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OnePlus 15 Confirmed With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Design Teased in New Sand Storm Color

OnePlus signals a pivot to its DetailMax imaging engine ahead of a late‑2025 China launch.

Overview

  • OnePlus showcased the device at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, confirming the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and presenting it as the first phone to use the new chipset.
  • The company officially teased a redesigned square camera island and unveiled a Sand Storm finish, with additional colors reported to include Mist Purple and Absolute Black.
  • OnePlus confirmed its in-house DetailMax image engine for the OnePlus 15, replacing prior Hasselblad co-branding to power the phone’s computational photography.
  • Media reports point to a China debut as soon as November 2025 with a broader rollout, including India and other markets, expected in early 2026.
  • Leaked specifications suggest a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display at 165Hz, triple 50MP rear cameras, a roughly 7,000–7,300mAh battery with 100–120W wired charging, and an India price around Rs 74,999 for a 12GB/256GB model.