OnePlus 15

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14th best phone of 2025 (~$899)

6.78-inch

211g

8.1mm

120W

waterproof

87

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OnePlus-15

* Screen covers 90.8% of body.

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

88

1st review by

100

6th review by

100

2nd review by

87

GSMCritic Score

90

5th review by

60

3rd review by

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Last update: 2025-11-18

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
Strong camera performance: The main and tele modules deliver crisp, reliable shots across lighting conditions.
Performance
Top-tier performance: Qualcomm’s latest chipset delivers exceptional speed across heavy 3D and emulation workloads.
Design
Unique textured design: The sand-textured finish, especially Sand Storm, feels distinct compared to other Android phones.
Rugged durability: The tough chassis meets IP68/IP69K protection levels normally seen on bulkier devices.
Refined aesthetics: The design looks premium and subtle without trying too hard to stand out.
Display
165Hz display: The flat high-refresh panel delivers gaming-grade smoothness and superb touch response.
Eye-comfort tuning: Display modes reduce strain during extended viewing sessions.
Battery
Excellent efficiency: Power management is so effective that two-day battery life becomes routine.
Massive battery: The large cell provides leading endurance without needing careful battery habits.
Fast charging: Extremely rapid wired and wireless charging enables quick top-ups.
Power-user focused: The combination of speed, toughness, and battery life makes it ideal for demanding users.
Price
Great value: Its pricing undercuts big-name flagships while delivering similar or better performance.
Software
Magnetic accessories: A useful magnetic ecosystem expands functionality without clutter.
Clean software: The OS is smooth, responsive, and enhanced with thoughtful customizations.
Long-term support: Four major OS updates plus additional security patches ensure the phone ages well.
Cons
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
Limited telephoto: The zoom system cannot focus closely and trails behind leading competitors like the Find X9 Pro.

Camera compromises: Some imaging downgrades versus rivals leave photography-focused users wanting more.

Performance
Thermal buildup: Heavy workloads can push thermals into uncomfortable territory, causing heat-soak or brief throttling.

Design
Muted aesthetics: The intentionally understated styling may come across as generic to some users.

Display
Lower display resolution: The reduced resolution used to sustain the 165Hz panel may disappoint non-gamers.

Battery
No Qi2 charging support: Missing Qi2-grade magnetic coils limits accessory and charger compatibility.

Price
No carrier subsidies: Buyers must pay full price upfront due to lack of carrier support.

Software
UI rough edges: Certain interface areas feel cluttered or unfinished, with occasional minor bugs.

Shorter update policy: While decent, software longevity still falls behind the best in the industry.

Other
No alert slider: The phone lacks the convenience of a hardware alert slider found on some competitors.

Rankings


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #14

ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #16

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #27

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #37

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #41

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #25

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #1

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #12

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #40