
I thought the OnePlus 15R would be like the 12R or 13R, where you get a device that makes you question why $1,000 flagships even exist. However, the device that landed at my desk is closer to the 10R, which was so bland and forgettable I didn't even bother reviewing it.
The second issue is with the launch itself — who launches a phone a week ahead of Christmas? I was looking forward to just cranking out end-of-year posts and taking a well-deserved break, but OnePlus obviously had other ideas, so I'll do my best to keep this as short as possible.