OnePlus 15R to Debut as India’s First Smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; Amazon Availability Confirmed

The OnePlus 15R is confirmed to launch in India on December 17. The brand has been gradually revealing the key details of the upcoming flagship phone. Now, OnePlus has confirmed the processor of the OnePlus 15R. Here's everything you should know about the upcoming OnePlus 15R.

OnePlus 15R Processor Confirmed

OnePlus confirms the OnePlus 15R will be the first phone to launch globally with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform. This new chipset, co-developed by Qualcomm and OnePlus, is said to deliver a massive 36% boost in CPU performance over the previous generation, along with an 11% improvement in GPU performance and up to a 46% increase in AI performance.

Moreover, the brand has already confirmed the OnePlus 15R will come in two stunning colourways - Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze. The phone will feature a new camera deco aligned at exactly 45 degrees from the top-left corner and a beautifully flat metal mid-frame. The OnePlus 15R will also have the industry's most complete durability ratings: IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K. On the software front, it will ship with OxygenOS 16.

OnePlus 15R: What More to Expect?

Rumours suggested that the OnePlus Ace 6 may come with the OnePlus 15R moniker in India with slight changes, mainly in the camera department. Now, it seems the processor will also be different. For the unaware, the Ace 6 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Since there is no official word regarding the same, we'd suggest our readers take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more details surrounding the OnePlus 15R.

The OnePlus 15R is launching on December 17 alongside the OnePlus Pad Go 2. Following the launch, both devices will be available for purchase in India via Amazon and the company's official website.