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OnePlus 15 Surges in Early Reviews as Black Friday Deals Reshape the Flagship Field

Fresh reviews plus Black Friday deals are reshaping buyer priorities toward battery life, camera prowess, or productivity.

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.