On October 28th， OnePlus officially launched the OnePlus 15， with pricing starting at 3999 RMB. The device aims to set a new standard for performance in the flagship segment， positioning itself as a “Performance Ultra” flagship and ushering in an era of 165Hz ultra-high frame rate gaming.
OnePlus highlights the OnePlus 15’s well-rounded performance， excelling in areas such as processing power， thermal management， touch responsiveness， and network connectivity. This comprehensive approach is intended to deliver an uncompromised user experience， particularly for demanding applications like high-frame-rate gaming.
In terms of industrial design， the OnePlus 15 continues the minimalist “metal cube” Deco aesthetic. It features an all-matte unibody construction， combined with a generous golden chamfer and a 50:50 weight distribution， all contributing to a comfortable and ergonomic feel. Furthermore， the device boasts an industry-leading 1.15mm four-sided ultra-narrow bezel design， providing users with an immersive， “bezel-less” visual experience. The OnePlus 15 also offers robust durability with IP66/68/69/69K dust and water resistance ratings， ensuring a reliable and long-lasting device.
At its core， the OnePlus 15 is powered by the fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. This is complemented by LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage， creating a formidable foundation for high-load gaming and demanding tasks.
To unlock the full performance potential of the new chipset， OnePlus has introduced a next-generation “Wind-Speed Gaming Kernel.” This advanced system intelligently coordinates the CPU， GPU， and NPU， optimizing the efficiency of the chip’s core scheduler for enhanced gaming performance.
Leveraging its robust processing power and optimized scheduling， the OnePlus 15 achieves the industry’s strongest 1% low frame rate performance. It is also the first to enable 165 frames per second (fps) in mainstream games， officially signaling the industry’s entry into the 165Hz ultra-high frame rate era of gaming.
The practical benefits of 165fps are significant. Compared to 120fps， an additional 45 frames per second are rendered， allowing players to spot opponents earlier， aim more quickly， and execute abilities faster. This translates to a distinct competitive advantage， making the OnePlus 15 a compelling choice for fans of FPS titles.
Beyond hardware， OnePlus is actively collaborating with game developers to foster a comprehensive ecosystem for ultra-high frame rate gaming. The company has already established a native 165Hz ecosystem that spans six major game genres: FPS， MOBA， fighting， racing， music， and strategy. This ensures a seamless and optimized experience in popular titles such as “Delta Force” and “League of Legends: Wild Rift，” where players can enjoy the benefits of 165Hz gameplay that is difficult to revert from once experienced.
Furthermore， through its proprietary GPU rendering ultra-frame technology， the OnePlus 15 extends the 165Hz ultra-high frame rate experience to widely popular mobile games like “Honor of Kings” and “Peacekeeper Elite.” This innovative approach， distinct from traditional solutions relying on external enhancement chips， promises players more responsive controls and superior frame-to-frame visual fidelity.
In a significant display innovation， OnePlus has partnered once again with BOE to introduce the world’s first third-generation “Dongfang Screen” with a 165Hz refresh rate and high resolution. This marks a new milestone for China’s display technology. The third-generation Dongfang Screen utilizes X3 luminescent materials and features the world’s first “all-brightness human factor colorimetry model，” which accurately replicates human color perception across different brightness levels for enhanced visual comfort.
Thanks to exclusive enhanced driving technology and a self-developed display processing chip， the third-generation Dongfang Screen delivers superior color performance and touch response. OnePlus has also upgraded its exclusive “self-developed screen scientific production line，” a facility that is one of only two globally and the sole one in China. Employing over 121 leading processes， each screen is meticulously calibrated to ensure top-tier display quality.
Addressing eye strain in low-light conditions， the OnePlus 15 introduces the industry-leading “True Hardware 1nit Night Display.” This technology provides a clear， transparent， and comfortable viewing experience even at extremely low brightness levels.
Moreover， the device features a new generation of “Bright Eyes Eye Protection” co-developed with medical professionals. Utilizing a unique 1nit + PWM dimming strategy， it achieves exceptional low-frequency flicker performance. Combined with hardware-level low blue light technology and seven AI-powered proactive eye protection functions， the OnePlus 15 has earned the industry’s first TÜV Rheinland Smart Eye Protection 5.0 “Gold Standard” certification， setting a new benchmark for eye care in next-generation flagship displays.
Key specifications for the OnePlus 15 include a 6.78-inch 1.5K 165Hz high refresh rate display， powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. For photography， it features a 32MP front camera and a triple rear camera system consisting of a 50MP main sensor， a 50MP periscope telephoto lens， and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The device is equipped with a substantial 7300mAh battery supporting 120W wired and 50W wireless charging， and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
