OnePlus 15
A new look for OnePlus
The OnePlus 15 is a departure from tradition, in more ways than one. There's a new camera system without Hasselblad sensors and a square bump, plus a minimalist design and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on the inside. There are downgrades and upgrades here, with a highlight being the massive 7,300mAh battery.
Pros
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip
- Massive 7,300mAh battery capacity
- Incredibly-fast charging speeds up to 120W in China
- OnePlus' in-house camera processing engine is impressive
Cons
- Display resolution downgraded to 1.5K
- Camera hardware appears to be worse than OnePlus 13
- Slower charging speeds on global variant
- Lacks iconic OnePlus design
OnePlus 12
Almost perfect
There's a case for sticking with the OnePlus 12 a bit longer. The phone's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip doesn't have the same AI power as Elite variants, but it's still strong. Plus, the OnePlus 12 actually has a higher-res display and better main camera (on paper) than the OnePlus 15. However, some drawbacks like no IP68 support feel outdated in 2025.
Pros
- 3168x1440 display resolution and 4,500 nits peak brightness rating are still excellent
- 5,400mAh battery and 100W wired charging still beat some flagships
- Wi-Fi 7 support onboard
- 50MP main sensor may actually be better than OnePlus 15
Cons
- Lacks IP68 durability protection
- No global 1TB model
- Only supports 120Hz refresh rate
- Older Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip
