Where the reviewers agree
- Battery life is excellent, with most reviewers saying it lasts about two days. — The Verge, Tech Advisor, Android Central, TechRadar, CNET, SmartWorld, Tweakers, Phonandroid, PC-Welt, Trusted Reviews
- Performance is strong, driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. — The Verge, Tech Advisor, Android Central, TechRadar, Tweakers, PC-Welt, Trusted Reviews, Phonandroid
- The phone has no telephoto camera. — The Verge, Tech Advisor, Android Central, TechRadar, CNET, SmartWorld, PC-Welt, Trusted Reviews
- Wireless charging is missing. — The Verge, Tech Advisor, CNET, SmartWorld, Tweakers, PC-Welt
Where they disagree
- Value is questioned: The Verge, Android Central, TechRadar, CNET and Phonandroid cite a higher price, while PC-Welt calls it good value for gamers. — The Verge, Android Central, TechRadar, CNET, Phonandroid, PC-Welt
- Software support is criticised as short at four years of OS updates by TechRadar and CNET, while Tech Advisor and PC-Welt compare it unfavourably to Google and Samsung but praise the clean OxygenOS experience. — TechRadar, CNET, Tech Advisor, PC-Welt
Bottom line: Suits buyers who prioritise battery life and performance, especially gamers, and who can accept a weaker camera setup and no wireless charging. Several reviewers say the price is hard to justify, and some suggest the OnePlus 13R instead.
Summarised with AI from the 10 reviews below — each one is linked in full.
What the reviewers said
TechRadar UK
4/5May 9, 2026A fantastic mid-range phone with outstanding battery life and strong performance, though it drops the telephoto lens and costs more in the US.
- Top-of-the-line battery life, easily lasting two days
- Gorgeous build, especially in the green colorway
- Great everyday performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Smooth 165Hz display and solid main camera
- No telephoto lens
- Big price increase in the US
- Update cycle only four years of OS updates
- Screen is a bit large for one-handed use
Phonandroid FR
No scoreApr 8, 2026A good smartphone with excellent battery life and performance, but it feels uninspired, is poorly differentiated from Oppo siblings, and is hard to justify at its price.
- Very long battery life
- Strong performance with good gaming stability
- Fast charging
- Good photos in many situations
- Improved IP68/69K water and dust resistance
- LTPS screen loses LTPO power-saving benefits
- Lower peak brightness than predecessor
- Less capable camera module with fewer sensors
- OxygenOS increasingly similar to Oppo ColorOS
- 128 GB base storage feels stingy at this price
Trusted Reviews UK
4/5Feb 16, 2026A performance- and battery-focused upgrade with near-flagship speed and excellent two-day endurance, though the camera is a step back. An easy recommendation for those who value speed and stamina over…
- Near-flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance for the price
- Large 165Hz AMOLED display
- Excellent two-day battery life from 7400mAh cell
- Premium redesign with pre-applied screen protector
- Dual IP68/IP69K water and dust resistance
- No LTPO, so no low refresh rate for battery saving
- No telephoto lens and low-res 8MP ultrawide
- Screen less bright for HDR than OnePlus 13R
- AI tools not game-changing
- Heavy and thick at 219g and 8.1mm
PC-Welt DE
4/5Jan 26, 2026A strong performance phone with excellent battery life and fast charging, despite missing telephoto, LTPS display and USB 2.0. Good value for gamers.
- Excellent performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Very long battery life
- Very fast 80W wired charging
- 165Hz display with fast touch response
- Clean OxygenOS with useful AI features
- No telephoto camera
- LTPS display instead of LTPO
- USB 2.0 port only
- No wireless charging
- Software support shorter than Google and Samsung
Tweakers NL
No scoreJan 21, 2026A high-end phone that cuts costs in most places, delivering fast hardware, excellent battery life and a sturdy design, though the camera and AI lag and wireless charging is missing.
- Fast hardware with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Excellent battery life and fast wired charging
- Smooth, responsive software experience
- Attractive, extra water-resistant IP69K design
- Quick fingerprint reader and above-average Wi-Fi
- Limited camera system, weaker than predecessor
- No wireless charging
- AI features are basic and still limited
- Relatively large and heavy for the size class
- Peak brightness in small areas is not very high
Tech Advisor UK
4/5Dec 23, 2025A high-performance, long-lasting phone for gamers; its compromises such as no telephoto, LTPS display and USB 2.0 are minor.
- Excellent sustained performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- 165Hz display boost and fast touch response for gaming
- Outstanding battery life
- Very fast 80W wired charging
- Clean OxygenOS experience with useful AI features
- No telephoto camera
- LTPS display rather than LTPO; less power efficient
- USB 2.0 port speeds
- No wireless charging
- Software support could be longer
CNET US
7.5/10Dec 17, 2025A lovely midrange flagship with outstanding battery life and fast charging, held back by missing wireless charging, mixed cameras and short software support.
- Massive 7,400mAh battery lasts about two days
- Fast 55W charger included in the box
- Hypersonic fingerprint sensor is quick and reliable
- Big, responsive 120Hz display
- 120fps video looks gorgeous
- No wireless charging
- More expensive than the OnePlus 13R
- No telephoto camera; mixed camera quality
- Only four years of OS updates
- Games capped at 120Hz in many titles
Android Central US
3.25/5Dec 17, 2025The OnePlus 15R lacks a telephoto lens and costs more than the 13R, so the reviewer advises buying the 13R instead. Battery life and performance are strong, but the design…
- Bright, vivid 6.83-inch AMOLED display
- Excellent battery life, up to two days
- Good performance for gaming and daily use
- IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance
- No telephoto lens; cameras underwhelm
- Costs $100 more than the OnePlus 13R
- Bland design, a downgrade from earlier R models
- Limited refresh rate use and 60fps game caps
- No 16GB RAM option
SmartWorld IT
No scoreDec 17, 2025A well-built, powerful phone with a huge battery and strong display, held back by camera compromises and a somewhat high launch price.
- Premium build quality with matte aluminum and glass finish
- Very large 7400 mAh battery lasting about two days
- Smooth 6.83-inch 165 Hz display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 12GB RAM
- Strong 50MP main camera and 4K 120fps video
- Ultrawide camera is only 8MP and underwhelming
- No telephoto zoom camera
- No wireless charging
- Launch price feels somewhat high
- Ultrawide video limited to 1080p
The Verge US
7/10Dec 17, 2025Exceptional multi-day battery and strong performance, but a weak ultrawide camera, no wireless charging and a steep price make it hard to recommend.
- Multi-day battery life, around three days of mixed use
- Top-tier performance for daily tasks and heavy web pages
- Fast 55W wired charging included in box
- Main camera shares the OnePlus 15's 50MP sensor
- Background apps stay open reliably
- Ultrawide camera is a major downgrade, smeary in low light
- No wireless charging at all
- No telephoto camera
- At $699 feels too expensive for what it offers
- Silicon-carbon battery may degrade faster than typical cells
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
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