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OnePlus Sets December 17 Global Launch for 15R as China’s Ace 6T Debuts With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

The company is pitching a value flagship with IP69K‑grade durability across its next wave of markets.

Overview

  • OnePlus officially revealed the 15R, Pad Go 2 and Watch Lite, with the phone confirmed for Europe, India and North America on December 17 and U.S./Canada availability explicitly announced.
  • China’s OnePlus Ace 6T, identified as the 15R’s hardware twin, launched with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 6.7‑inch 165Hz OLED, an 8,000mAh battery with 100W charging, IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings and a 50MP+8MP rear camera.
  • OnePlus highlights extensive ingress protection for the 15R (IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K) and a new flat‑frame design with a camera module rotated 45 degrees from the corner.
  • Regional differences are still in play, with a tipster claiming the Indian 15R will use Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and dual 50MP rear cameras, a detail not confirmed by OnePlus and at odds with the Ace 6T’s 50MP+8MP setup.
  • Pad Go 2 adds first‑time stylus support for the Go line and launches December 17, with 5G offered on the black model outside North America where it will be Wi‑Fi only; early reports point to India pricing for 15R near Rs 44,999 and UK pre‑order deals worth £100 off plus accessories, while U.S. sales could slip due to FCC delays.