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OnePlus 15R Set for Dec. 17 Launch With 7,400 mAh Battery and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

OnePlus touts a Silicon Nanostack cell plus first-to-launch status for Qualcomm’s new chip.

Overview

  • The 15R will be unveiled in India on December 17 alongside the OnePlus Pad Go 2, following weeks of official teasers.
  • OnePlus confirms a 7,400 mAh battery, claimed as the biggest in any consumer smartphone in North America, with 55W SUPERVOOC charging, Silicon Nanostack anodes and a promise of at least 80% capacity after four years.
  • The phone uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which OnePlus says it co-developed and will be the first to launch worldwide with.
  • Confirmed hardware includes a 165 Hz 1.5K AMOLED display (~450 ppi, up to 1,800 nits) with TÜV Rheinland eye-care certification, quad IP ratings (IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K) and 4K video capture at 120 fps.
  • Reported details still to be finalized include India pricing around Rs 44,999, a 50 MP main plus 8 MP ultrawide and 32 MP front camera setup, and potential regional differences in charging speeds that some outlets tip higher than 55W.