A reputable leak has revealed that the OnePlus 15 model with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage will cost £949 (≈ $1,270) in the UK. Like a Jet2Holidays, you can save £50 (≈ $67) off it, compared to the previous OnePlus 13 that launched at £999 (≈ $1,333).
It's a rare reversal for a flagship to be cheaper than its predecessor, especially at a time when major brands love to hike prices.
Confirmed monster specs and a close launch date
Popular leakstar Arsène Lupin (@MysteryLupin) on X (formerly Twitter) made the OnePlus 15 5G’s price reveal. Before that, several details had already surfaced, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 being part of its specifications. Pete Lau himself appeared on stage to announce the company as one of the first brands adopting the new chipset.
At that same event, they showcased the phone’s design, revealing the black variant and confirming that the brand was sticking with the square 2×2 camera layout first seen on the OnePlus 13 T/13S instead of reverting to the circular camera bump. Earlier leaks had shown titanium and pink finishes, hinting at new material options.
From the official Weibo teasers, we also confirmed a 165Hz refresh-rate display, ColorOS 16 (on Android 16) for China, and OxygenOS for global units. It will have a 7,300 mAh battery and launch on October 27. It's only days away and on Monday precisely. The phone will first launch in China, with the global launch tipped for mid-November.
OnePlus 15 will use 1.5K display
OnePlus was spotted teasing the OnePlus 15’s upgraded camera system on their official Weibo account. The post confirmed that the device will use Oppo’s Lumo Condensed Light Imaging technology, a system that will enhance the depth of light and shadow and boost color realism.
Also, expect a 50MP triple-camera setup, including a 3.5x telephoto lens (85mm equivalent) for portraits. It will support 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video, Pro XDR, and an ultra-clear Live Photo mode.
Unfortunately, The screen resolution is getting downgraded from 2K to 1.5K. Li Jie Louis, President of OnePlus China, explained in detail why that is. In his words, 165Hz gives the phone a visibly smoother and faster experience.
But current screen technology can’t handle both 2K resolution and that high a refresh rate at the same time without major trade-offs in power draw, heat, and display stability. So they settled on 1.5K resolution, which he calls the “sweet spot”.
Even getting 1.5K resolution to run at 165Hz was an enormous technical challenge. To help your imagination, a 165Hz display refreshes 165 times every second. It must draw and light up every pixel that many times. A 1.5K screen has roughly 4.6 million pixels. So, the phone must update 4.6 million × 165 = about 759 million pixels per second.
It's not a complete downgrade since the new display is more expensive than the OnePlus 13’s 2K panel. It brings new luminous materials, circuits, chips, and driver tech. The custom screen promises ultra-fast pixel response and higher color accuracy.
