Battery beast
The design of the OnePlus 15 is so bland it's almost as if OnePlus didn't have any say during the ideation of the device. The result is that the OnePlus 15 doesn't look like any other OnePlus phone, and the cameras aren't as good as last year. You miss out on all the Hasselblad extras as well. The AMOLED panel may not be as high a resolution, but it absolutely doesn't make a difference in daily use. The only thing the OnePlus 15 gets right is battery life; thanks to a much bigger 7,300mAh battery, the phone lasts up to two days.
Pros
- Huge battery lasts two days with medium use
- Great internals
- Good AMOLED panel
- IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Design doesn't stand out as much as last year
- I don't like the cameras
- Misses out on Hasselblad integration
Still the best all-rounder
The OnePlus 13 is what I'd buy right now; the phone has a better design, great cameras with Hasselblad tuning, powerful internals that show no signs of slowing down, and reliable battery life. While it costs the same as the OnePlus 15 in the U.S., that isn't the case in all other global markets, and I'd recommend getting the OnePlus 13 if you need a new phone.
Pros
- Cameras take fabulous photos
- Elegant design that's better to hold and use
- Internals are just as powerful
- Battery lasts a day and a half
- IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance
- Better overall value
Cons
- Battery doesn't last as long
