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Pros & Cons Award-winning battery life Excellent screen Quick performance Superb value No mmWave Limited availability OnePlus 15 Specs Name Value tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:hidden" :class="{ '[&>tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:!table-row': open }"> Operating System Android 16 CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Dimensions 6.35 by 3.02 by 0.32 inches Screen Size 6.78 inches Screen Resolution 2,772 by 1,272 pixels Camera Resolution (Rear; Front-Facing) 50MP, 50MP, 50MP; 32MP Battery Life (As Tested) 26 hours, 11 minutes More Specs
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The OnePlus 15 (starting at $899.99) marks a rethink in the company's flagship phone strategy. It sheds the dated look of the last few generations of OnePlus phones, which included slim metal frames and sleek glass panels, in favor of a blocky appearance that mimics but still stands apart from Samsung and Google phones, thanks to a stone-like finish. It shines with incredible endurance, doubling that of Galaxy S and Pixel phones and earning a PCMag Lab Award for the longest battery life in an Android phone. OnePlus also crams in all the latest components, including a bright screen, modern radios, good cameras, and more powerful video capture tools. These combine to make it one of the company's strongest offerings in years. It's worth a close look if you're seeking something different for less money, though it's not available in carrier stores. Despite its higher price, however, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (starting at $1,299.99) remains our Editors' Choice for Android phones due to its even better display, smarter Galaxy AI, superior cameras, S Pen stylus, and longer support commitment.Design: A Brand New Look That Really WorksOnePlus has moved on from the design language that it's used for what feels like a decade, and I'm grateful for it. Although the OnePlus 15's design is unique among phon