OnePlus 15 Launches in India Starting at ₹72,999 — Full Coverage, Reviews & All You Need to Know

The OnePlus 15 is finally here, and it has instantly become one of the most talked-about smartphone launches of 2025. Starting at ₹72,999, the flagship brings a bold mix of monster battery power, blazing-fast performance, and an unexpected design shift that has stirred debate across the tech community.

From news outlets to global reviewers and tech enthusiasts on X (Twitter), the OnePlus 15 has generated massive buzz — both applause and criticism. This blog covers every detail: price, specs, early reactions, comparisons with iPhone 17 & Samsung S25 Ultra, expert reviews, controversies, and what the launch means for Indian buyers.

🔥 OnePlus 15: Key Highlights

• Price in India: Starts at ₹72,999

• Display: 6.78-inch Flat AMOLED, 165Hz

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

• Rear Cameras: Triple 50MP system (No Hasselblad this year)

• Battery: Massive 7,300 mAh (Two-day battery life claimed)

• Charging: 120W wired + 50W wireless

• AI Features: Built-in Gemini AI powerhouse

• Design: Flat screen, new camera module, thinner profile

• Software: OxygenOS with deeper Google AI integrations

📦 Price & Availability

According to reports from Business Standard, The Hindu, NDTV Profit, and others, the OnePlus 15 is already on sale with:

• Early-bird offers

• Exchange bonuses

• Bank discounts

The top-end variant also includes a hidden RAM speed boost, as reported by Notebookcheck.

📱 Full Specifications at a Glance

Display

• 6.78" AMOLED

• 2772 × 1272 resolution

• 165Hz refresh rate

• Peak brightness expected to cross 2600 nits

Performance

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

• Up to 18GB LPDDR5X RAM

• UFS 4.1 storage

Cameras

• 50MP main

• 50MP ultra-wide

• 50MP telephoto

• New “DetailMax” technology

• No Hasselblad branding this year (confirmed by PetaPixel)

Battery

• 7,300 mAh

• 120W SuperVOOC

• 50W wireless

• Best endurance in its segment (CNET, Bloomberg)

🚀 OnePlus 15: What's New?

1. Two-Day Battery Life

CNET says the massive 7,300 mAh battery “deserves a medal.”
Bloomberg highlights that it can last 48 hours on moderate use.

2. Gemini AI Integration

Economic Times calls it a “built-in Gemini AI powerhouse.”
This includes:

• AI summaries

• Ai camera scene prediction

• On-device language processing

• Smart gallery cleanup

3. New Camera System (No Hasselblad)

PetaPixel confirms a completely redesigned triple-camera system, using new computational tools instead of Hasselblad filters.

4. Powerful Yet Controversial Display

Many outlets including Moneycontrol and Android Authority highlight:

• High refresh rate (165Hz)

• But lower resolution compared to competitors

• No QHD+ option

📢 Expert Reviews: What Tech Critics Are Saying

Positive Reviews

• ZDNET:

“OnePlus 15 beats the Samsung S25 Ultra in meaningful ways.”

• TechRadar:

“It exceeded my high expectations — one of the best phones ever.”

• Pocket-lint:

“4 unexpected things I love after one week of use.”

• MobileSyrup:

“A fantastic flagship killer — a steal for the price.”

• Mashable:

“A competitively priced powerhouse.”

Mixed / Critical Reviews

• Android Authority:

“Not angry… just disappointed.”

• Engadget:

“Great phone, if photography isn’t a priority.”

• 9to5Google:

“Extraordinary battery life at the cost of everything else.”

• gogi.in:

“The ₹72,000 flagship you should absolutely avoid.”

📣 Social Media Buzz (X / Twitter)

1. OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN)

Promotional posts highlight smooth performance, AI features, and early-bird contests.

2. Raju PP (@rajupp)

🚀 Mentions powerful specs… but questions lack of QHD and Hasselblad.

3. Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414)

Highlights the strong camera hardware and incredible battery.

📊 Comparison: OnePlus 15 vs iPhone 17

Based on reports from Times of India, Mint, Indian Express:

FeatureOnePlus 15iPhone 17Price₹72,999₹1,29,900+Battery7,300 mAh~4,000 mAhRefresh Rate165Hz120HzAIGemini AIApple IntelligenceCamera BrandNo HasselbladDeep Fusion 2.0Charging120W + 50W35W

Verdict: OnePlus wins on value, power & battery. iPhone leads in camera and ecosystem.

📊 OnePlus 15 vs Samsung S25 Ultra

As per ZDNET, digit.in, Gizmodo:

• OnePlus has much bigger battery

• Samsung wins on camera consistency

• OnePlus offers better price-performance ratio

• Samsung remains more “premium” in feel

📸 OnePlus 15 Camera Review

According to smartprix.com:

• New DetailMax algorithm boosts sharpness

• Portraits improved

• Low-light still needs refinement

• Lacks Hasselblad’s signature color accuracy

GSMArena’s comparison shows:

• Better details vs OnePlus 13

• Slightly weaker color science

🛑 The Main Controversies

1. No Hasselblad cameras

Fans disappointed but OnePlus focuses on computational tech.

2. Lower resolution display

Critics say the price does not justify 1.5K display instead of QHD+.

3. Global launch skipped in the US

Android Central reveals:
US Government shutdown delayed certification.

📅 What’s Next? OnePlus 15R Incoming

livemint, HT & 91mobiles confirm:

• OnePlus 15R teased

• Expected next month

• Could be global version of Ace 6

🎯 Final Verdict — Should You Buy the OnePlus 15?

Buy it if you want:

✔ Monster battery (best in segment)
✔ Top-tier performance
✔ Smooth 165Hz display
✔ Fastest charging experience
✔ Good price-to-performance value

Skip it if you need:

✘ Best-in-class photography
✘ QHD+ high-resolution display
✘ Premium camera partnership (Hasselblad)

Overall Rating: ⭐ 8.8/10

A powerful, futuristic, AI-ready smartphone — but not the perfect all-rounder.