OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 boasts a powerful Snapdragon chipset, stunning AMOLED display, fast-charging technology, and impressive camera setup for top-notch performance. Ideal for tech enthusiasts looking for a high-performing smartphone.
Best price in South Africa: 14500 ZAR
Released: 2025, October 28
Specifications
OnePlus 15 in South Africa
Pros and Cons
OnePlus 15 in South Africa
Pros of the OnePlus 15
Chart-Topping Battery Life: It features a colossal 7,300 mAh Silicon NanoStack battery, offering exceptional multi-day endurance that significantly surpasses all major competitors in the flagship segment.
Chart-Topping Battery Life: It features a colossal 7,300 mAh Silicon NanoStack battery, offering exceptional multi-day endurance that significantly surpasses all major competitors in the flagship segment.
Superior Durability Rating: It boasts comprehensive protection, including IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, making it highly resistant to dust, water submersion, and even high-pressure, high-temperature water jets.
Versatile Triple 50MP Camera: It features a versatile setup with a 50MP Main (OIS), 50MP Ultra-Wide, and 50MP Periscope Telephoto (3.5x optical zoom, OIS), covering all key focal lengths with high-resolution sensors.
Fast Wired and Wireless Charging: Despite the huge battery, it charges extremely quickly with 120W SUPERVOOC wired charging and adds the convenience of 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging.
Cons of the OnePlus 15
Downgraded Display Resolution: The screen resolution is 1.5K (1272x 2772 pixels) instead of the 2K/QHD+ resolution found on its direct predecessor and many competing flagships, a sacrifice made to achieve the 165Hz refresh rate and battery life.
No Alert Slider / New Plus Key: It removes the iconic physical Alert Slider (a fan-favorite feature) and replaces it with a new programmable "Plus Key," which many long-time users view as a step back.
Design May Be Uncomfortable: The new design features flat, boxy edges (like recent iPhones/Galaxy S Ultras) which some reviewers note makes the phone uncomfortable to hold without a case.
Inconsistent Thermal Management (Stress Tests): Some deep stress tests and benchmarks indicate the phone can run hot and may experience inconsistent performance under the most extreme, sustained load, despite the advanced cooling system.
No Magnetic Accessories Support: The phone does not include internal magnets for Qi2 or MagSafe-style accessories, meaning users need a third-party case to utilize magnetic stands or chargers.
Features
OnePlus 15 in South Africa
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.35 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 211 g or 215 g (7.44 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum alloy frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass 7i or Crystal Shield Glass) or fiber-reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, 3.5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Features | Laser focus, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, LUT preview |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision, LUT |
Selfie camera
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm, AF |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro (UAV-grade), compass, barometer (exc. China) |
Battery
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 7300 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired, 120W UFCS, 55W PPS, 36W PD, 36W QC, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 40 min 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired Bypass charging |
Misc
| Colors | Infinite Black, Ultra Violet, Sand Storm |
| Models | CPH2747, CPH2745, PLK110 |
| SAR | 1.17 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) |
Our Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2790237 (v10), 3688274 (v11) GeekBench: 11062 (v6) 3DMark: 7370 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 2187 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 23:07h |