OnePlus 15R

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54th best phone of 2025 (~$699)

GSMCritic Take: With its vibrant 165Hz AMOLED display, fast performance, and exceptional battery life, this phone excels at gaming and everyday use, while its inconsistent camera quality and missing telephoto lens slightly hold it back.

6.83-inch

213g

8.1mm

80W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 90.1% of body.

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Last update: 2026-03-12

Pros

Camera

120fps Video Recording: Recording video at 120 frames per second produces results described as gorgeous.

Generally Good Camera in Some Scenarios: In certain contexts the camera system is described as good.

Performance

Strong Overall Performance: The device delivers strong and impressive performance with generally speedy operation and fast responsiveness.

Excellent Gaming Performance: The phone maintains robust performance during demanding gaming workloads and remains stable under heavier loads.

Efficient Thermal Management: The device is noted for running fast while staying cool even during intensive tasks.

Design

High Durability Ratings: The phone carries both IP68 and IP69 ratings, providing strong protection against water and dust.

Display

High-Quality AMOLED Display: The phone features a large AMOLED panel described as gorgeous, bright, excellent, and high-quality, providing a responsive and visually impressive viewing experience.

165Hz Refresh Rate: The display supports a 165Hz refresh rate that delivers very smooth motion across the interface and during gameplay.

Battery

Outstanding Battery Life: Battery endurance is repeatedly described as excellent, outstanding, and even “ridiculous,” highlighting very long real-world usage time.

Fast Charging Speeds: Charging performance is described as excellent, reinforcing the device’s strong power management and quick recharge capability.

Cons

Camera

Inconsistent Camera Quality: The camera system is described as uneven, sometimes underwhelming, and even downgraded compared with expectations.

Weak Low-Light Photography: Low-light camera performance is specifically noted as needing improvement.

No Telephoto Camera: The phone lacks a dedicated telephoto lens in its camera setup.

Design

Bland Design: The phone’s appearance is described as bland and not visually exciting.

Display

No LTPO Technology: Despite the otherwise premium AMOLED display, the panel does not include LTPO technology.

Battery

No Wireless Charging: The device does not support wireless charging.

Price

Higher Price Than OnePlus 13R: The device costs more than the OnePlus 13R and is also associated with a price increase.

Software

Frustrating Software Experience: The software can be frustrating to use according to some assessments.

Shorter Software Support Than Competitors: The software support window is described as shorter than that offered by competing phones.

Storage

No 16GB RAM Variant: The phone is not available in a configuration with 16GB of memory.

Connectivity

No mmWave 5G Support: Connectivity options do not include support for mmWave 5G.

Other

Plus Key Replaces Alert Slider: The Plus Key hardware control is considered a poor replacement for the traditional Alert Slider.

Rankings

The Best Phone Of 2025: #54

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #15

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #47

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #44

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #25

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #25

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #25

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #27