OnePlus is closing out the year with a clear message: premium experiences do not have to come with premium prices. The company has officially unveiled three new devices in the UK — the OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite — covering smartphones, tablets, and wearables with a shared focus on performance, battery life, and smooth software.
The trio launches today, December 17, as part of OnePlus’s continued push to deliver high-value hardware backed by fast, fluid OxygenOS experiences.
OnePlus 15R: flagship power without flagship pricing
The headline product is undoubtedly the OnePlus 15R, positioned as the brand’s latest “ultimate value flagship.” It also makes history as the first smartphone globally to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
Co-defined and co-optimised by OnePlus and Qualcomm over 24 months, the new platform delivers a sizeable uplift over the previous generation — with OnePlus citing 36% faster CPU performance, 11% faster GPU speeds, and up to 46% improved AI performance. That silicon is paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring consistently fast app launches, gaming, and file transfers.
Battery life is another major pillar. The OnePlus 15R packs a sizeable 7,400mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, alongside Silicon Nanostack battery technology with a 15% silicon anode content for higher energy density. OnePlus says the battery is designed to retain at least 80% capacity after four years of use, even in harsher environments.
Up front, the phone features a 6.83-inch 1.5K LTPS AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate — the fastest panel OnePlus has shipped to date. Brightness scales from 1 nit up to 1,800 nits, while a dedicated Touch Response Chip enables an industry-leading 3,200Hz instant touch sampling rate for ultra-responsive input. An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor sits beneath the display for fast, reliable unlocking.
Photography duties are handled by a 50MP primary camera using Sony’s IMX906 sensor — the same sensor found in the standard OnePlus 15 — alongside an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 112-degree field of view. Around the front, a 32MP selfie camera with autofocus rounds out the setup. Video capture tops out at 4K at 120fps, with on-device editing supported thanks to the new DetailMax Engine.
Design-wise, the OnePlus 15R launches in Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze, both featuring Velvet Glass finishes for a soft, premium feel. Durability is also a standout, with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications offering serious protection against dust and water.
OnePlus Pad Go 2 and Watch Lite expand the ecosystem
Alongside the 15R, OnePlus has also introduced the OnePlus Pad Go 2, its latest mid-range Android tablet, aimed at users who want a large display, long battery life, and seamless integration with their OnePlus phone without paying flagship tablet prices.
Rounding out the launch is the OnePlus Watch Lite, which focuses on delivering the essentials — fitness tracking, smart notifications, and long battery life — in a more accessible smartwatch form factor. It is positioned as an entry point into the OnePlus wearable ecosystem rather than a full-blown smartwatch replacement.
Pricing, offers, and availability
The OnePlus 15R is available for pre-order starting December 17, with open sales beginning January 15, 2026, via oneplus.com and local retail partners.
Pricing in the UK is set as follows:
- 12GB + 256GB (Charcoal Black or Mint Breeze): £649
- 12GB + 512GB (Charcoal Black): £729
From December 17 through January 21, OnePlus is offering a £100 instant discount on the 12GB + 512GB model when purchased directly from OnePlus.com. Buyers will also receive two free gifts, while stocks last: a 120W Adapter Kit and a choice between OnePlus Buds 4 (Black) or a OnePlus 15R Sandstone Magnetic Case.
