OnePlus 15R with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and dual 50MP camera to launch in India soon
The OnePlus 15R is set to launch in India with significant upgrades, including a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and an enhanced dual 50MP camera system, positioning it as a potentially more powerful alternative to the Chinese OnePlus Ace 6.
Key Takeaways
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset offers performance upgrade over Ace 6
- Dual 50MP rear cameras represent major camera improvement
- Expected starting price of Rs. 44,999 in India
- Similar exterior design to OnePlus Ace 6
India-Specific Upgrades
OnePlus is preparing to launch the 15R in India with hardware differences from the Chinese OnePlus Ace 6. According to tipster Debayan Roy, the Indian variant will follow a different hardware path with a new chipset and revised camera system.
The company is expected to announce the official launch date soon, with early reports suggesting a starting price of Rs. 44,999.
Performance and Camera Enhancements
The OnePlus 15R will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, marking a shift from the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip that powers the OnePlus Ace 6 and OnePlus 13 series. This processor change indicates better performance alignment for Indian consumers.
The camera system gets a substantial upgrade with dual 50MP sensors. The primary camera includes optical image stabilisation, while the second 50MP sensor’s function (telephoto or ultrawide) remains unspecified. This represents a significant improvement over the Ace 6’s 50MP main and 8MP ultrawide setup.
Design and Other Specifications
Apart from the chipset and camera upgrades, most specifications are expected to remain consistent with the OnePlus Ace 6. An Amazon listing suggests the 15R will share the same exterior design, indicating minimal appearance changes.
The device maintains the premium features expected from OnePlus’s R series, balancing performance improvements with familiar design elements.
OnePlus Ace 6 Specifications Reference
The Chinese OnePlus Ace 6 features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 5,000 nits peak brightness. It runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
The device includes a 7,800mAh battery with 120W fast charging, multiple IP ratings (IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K), and runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16. In China, it starts at approximately Rs. 32,000.
