When was OnePlus 15R launched, and which software does it run?

It launched on 17 December 2025 with OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 4 years of updates.

Is OnePlus 15R good for camera, battery and gaming?

Camera: average. Battery: excellent (7400 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm)).

No zoom camera, and the price has risen from ₹47,999 to ₹59,999 since launch.

Water and dust rating: IP68/IP69K.

80W wired; no wireless charging

Name: OnePlus 15R
Brand: OnePlus
Price: 59999 INR

A fast, tough phone with one of the longest-lasting batteries you can buy. Launched 17 December 2025.

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₹59,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 8.2/10 overall • Camera 5 • Battery 10 • Speed 9 How we score

The official price went up to ₹59,999 on 14 July 2026 (it was ₹47,999) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.

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Launched17 December 2025with OxygenOS 16 (Android 16)

Software nowOxygenOS 16 (Android 16)Still on launch software • 4 yrs of updates

Battery: Outstanding battery life (21 hours 36 minutes in GSMArena's test) and fast 80W charging.
Camera: Very good main camera with superb video stabilisation, but a basic wide-angle and no zoom lens.
Speed: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 gives near-flagship speed and stays fairly cool in games.
The catch: No zoom camera, and the price has risen from ₹47,999 to ₹59,999 since launch.

Full specifications (tap to open)

Display	6.83-inch 1.5K (1272 x 2800) AMOLED, 165Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU	2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz
Graphics (GPU)	Adreno 829
AI chip (NPU)	Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated)
RAM and storage	12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X)
Battery	7400 mAh
Charging	80W wired; no wireless charging
Cameras	50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4", 112 degrees); 32MP front with autofocus
Water and dust	IP68/IP69K
Size and weight	8.1mm to 8.3mm (varies by colour) thick, 213g to 219g (varies by colour)
Software	OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now
Updates	4 years promised
5G	Yes
NFC	Yes
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, ultrasonic fingerprint
Modem	Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated)
Speakers and haptics	Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.7 LUFS); haptics not detailed
Screen flicker (PWM)	PWM dimming (frequency not officially stated)
Cooling	Passive cooling, no vapour chamber mentioned; GSMArena measured 70% CPU and 66% GPU stability under stress
Colours	Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet

Our verdict combines 5 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.

Price historyUp 25%

17 December 2025: ₹47,99914 July 2026: ₹59,999

OnePlus has raised the price three times since launch (₹47,999 to ₹59,999 by July 2026), so a drop is unlikely; buy with a bank offer.

5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.

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What is the price of OnePlus 15R in India?: OnePlus 15R starts at ₹59,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. OnePlus has raised the price three times since launch (₹47,999 to ₹59,999 by July 2026), so a drop is unlikely; buy with a bank offer.
When was OnePlus 15R launched, and which software does it run?: It launched on 17 December 2025 with OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 4 years of updates.
Is OnePlus 15R good for camera, battery and gaming?: Camera: average. Battery: excellent (7400 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm)).
What is the biggest downside of OnePlus 15R?: No zoom camera, and the price has risen from ₹47,999 to ₹59,999 since launch.
Does OnePlus 15R support 5G and NFC in India?: 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
Is OnePlus 15R waterproof?: Water and dust rating: IP68/IP69K.
How fast does OnePlus 15R charge?: 80W wired; no wireless charging