OnePlus has officially set the stage for a significant launch event in China this week, where it will unveil its highly anticipated flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 15, alongside the new OnePlus Ace 6. The company has already confirmed that the OnePlus 15 will be powered by Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, teasing a robust performance for its next-generation device. The OnePlus 15 is also confirmed to run on ColorOS 16, which will be based on Android 16. While the OnePlus Ace 6 appears to be a China-exclusive release, the global market, including India, can look forward to the arrival of the OnePlus 15.
OnePlus Ace 6 Appears on Company’s Official Website
Confirming previous leaks, OnePlus shared an update on Weibo, announcing that both the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 6 will make their debut on October 17 in China. Interestingly, the OnePlus Ace 6 is already listed on OnePlus’s official Chinese website, bearing a “coming soon” label, while eager customers can pre-reserve the OnePlus 15.
OnePlus 15 and Ace 6: Expected Specifications
The OnePlus 15 is shaping up to be a true flagship, with initial teasers pointing to an immersive OLED display featuring a super-smooth 165Hz refresh rate and a crisp 1.5K resolution. OnePlus is integrating a third-generation BOE Oriental screen into the device, notable for its incredibly thin 1.15mm bezels on all sides. This advanced display is engineered for efficiency, promising 10 percent lower power consumption and a 30 percent longer lifespan compared to the screen found on the previous OnePlus 13 model. Adding to the excitement, details about the OnePlus 15’s battery size and charging capabilities have also surfaced.
Under the hood, the OnePlus 15 will operate on Android 16-based ColorOS 16, driven by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Design-wise, the phone is expected to launch in a distinctive “Original Dune” colorway.
For photography enthusiasts, the OnePlus 15 is rumored to feature an impressive triple rear camera system. This setup is expected to include a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel secondary camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom. Powering this device could be a massive 7,300mAh battery, complemented by blazing-fast 120W wired charging and convenient 50W wireless charging. The handset is also anticipated to sport a generous 6.7-inch screen and come with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Meanwhile, the OnePlus Ace 6 is also rumored to pack a punch with a 165Hz refresh rate display and 1.5K resolution. It is expected to be fueled by a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, potentially offering configurations with up to 16GB of RAM and a colossal 1TB of internal storage. A hefty 7,800mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support is also on the cards, along with an ultrasonic fingerprint reader for enhanced security.