Overview
- After more than two weeks of testing, Tom’s Guide calls the OnePlus 15 its reviewer’s new favorite Android phone, citing a 25:13 battery drain result and real‑world runtime of 2 days and 11 hours versus the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s roughly 14.5 hours.
- The OnePlus 15’s 165Hz mode and dedicated Touch Response Chip deliver noticeably smoother gameplay and tighter controls in supported titles like PUBG Mobile.
- Convenience features on the OnePlus 15 include a built‑in IR blaster, O+ Connect file transfers to iPhone and PC, and native multi‑user support that Samsung does not enable on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
- GSMArena spotlights a UK Black Friday deal that makes the Xiaomi 15 Ultra £140 cheaper than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with testing crediting Xiaomi’s 1‑inch 50MP main sensor for better photos and noting longer active‑use battery life (16:13h vs. 14:49h).
- In the U.S., GSMArena highlights 25% off the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, underscoring Samsung’s S Pen, DeX desktop features, and a longer software update promise than rivals.