OnePlus 15 Launch Details Emerge; OnePlus Ace 6 Expected Alongside
The highly anticipated launch of the OnePlus 15 in China appears imminent, with a new flagship smartphone set to debut later this month alongside the OnePlus Ace 6. The company recently shared exciting new details on Weibo, confirming that the OnePlus 15 will be powered by Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Several key specifications for the upcoming device have already been revealed, including its operating system: ColorOS 16, built on Android 16. While the OnePlus Ace 6 is expected to be a China-exclusive, the OnePlus 15 is slated for a wider global release, including in markets like India.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to clarify the upcoming announcement. While early translations of OnePlus’ Weibo post suggested a direct launch on October 17, it’s more probable that the company will announce the official launch date for the OnePlus 15 on that day, with the actual device unveiling to follow shortly after.
OnePlus Ace 6 Appears on Company Website Ahead of Unveiling
OnePlus took to Weibo on Thursday to confirm that both the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 6 will see an announcement on October 17 in China. Currently, the OnePlus Ace 6 is featured on the company’s China website with a “coming soon” label, while the OnePlus 15 is already open for pre-reservations.
A machine-translated screenshot from OnePlus’ Weibo announcement.
Photo Credit: Weibo/OnePlus
OnePlus 15, Ace 6: Anticipated Specifications
The OnePlus 15 is already generating buzz with teasers pointing to a stunning OLED display, featuring a buttery-smooth 165Hz refresh rate and sharp 1.5K resolution. This flagship is set to showcase a third-generation BOE Oriental screen, boasting incredibly thin 1.15mm bezels on all sides. This advanced display is also touted to offer 10 percent less power consumption and a 30 percent longer lifespan compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus 13.
Under the hood, the forthcoming OnePlus 15 will run on the latest Android 16-based ColorOS 16 and be powered by the formidable Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It’s also expected to launch in a striking ‘Original Dune’ color variant.
Camera enthusiasts can look forward to a versatile triple-rear camera system on the OnePlus 15, reportedly featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel secondary camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Powering this device will be a substantial 7,300mAh battery, supporting rapid 120W wired charging and convenient 50W wireless charging. The phone is rumored to feature a large 6.7-inch display and a durable IP68 water and dust resistance rating.
Meanwhile, the OnePlus Ace 6 is rumored to also sport a 165Hz refresh rate display with 1.5K resolution. It’s anticipated to be driven by a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, configurable with up to 16GB of RAM and a massive 1TB of internal storage. A robust 7,800mAh battery with 120W fast wired charging support is also expected. This handset is also said to include an advanced ultrasonic fingerprint reader for enhanced security.