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OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 15R

₹28,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

OnePlus OnePlus 15 From ₹84,999
OnePlus OnePlus 15R From ₹56,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The OnePlus 15R starts ₹28,000 lower: ₹56,999 against ₹84,999 for the OnePlus 15.

  • The OnePlus 15 charges faster: 120W against 80W.
  • Only the OnePlus 15 has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x periscope.
  • Only the OnePlus 15 lists wireless charging, at 50W.
Which to buy

Get the OnePlus 15 for faster charging, the zoom camera and wireless charging. Get the OnePlus 15R for the lower price.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecOnePlus 15OnePlus 15R
Overall 9.5 out of 10 Best in class (better) 8.6 out of 10 Excellent
Performance 10 out of 10 (better) 9.7 out of 10
Display 9.1 out of 10 (better) 8 out of 10
Rear camera 9.3 out of 10 (better) 7.3 out of 10
Front camera 9.3 out of 10 9.3 out of 10
Battery 9.7 out of 10 (better) 8.8 out of 10
Build 9.4 out of 10 (better) 9.2 out of 10

Display

SpecOnePlus 15OnePlus 15R
Size 6.78 inches 6.83 inches
Panel LTPO Not listed
Resolution 2772 x 1272 (1.5K) 2800 x 1272 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate 165Hz 165Hz
Peak brightness 1,800 nits 1,800 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass 7i

Performance

SpecOnePlus 15OnePlus 15R
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
CPU Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.608GHz Qualcomm Oryon, up to 3.8GHz
GPU Adreno 840 Adreno 8-series
RAM 12GB, 16GB 12GB, 16GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
Software OxygenOS 16, Android 16 OxygenOS 16, Android 16

Camera

SpecOnePlus 15OnePlus 15R
Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 50MP periscope telephoto (f/2.8, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom) + 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0) 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front camera 32MP (f/2.4, AF) 32MP (f/2.0, AF)
Video 8K at 30fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front) 4K at 120fps (rear), 4K at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecOnePlus 15OnePlus 15R
Battery 7,300 mAh 7,400 mAh (better)
Wired charging 120W (better) 80W
Wireless charging 50W Not listed

Build and connectivity

SpecOnePlus 15OnePlus 15R
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM + eSIM Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Dust and water IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K
Weight 211 g (better) 219 g
Thickness 8.1 mm (better) 8.3 mm
Colours Sand Storm, Infinite Black, Ultra Violet Mint Breeze, Charcoal Black, Electric Violet

Availability

SpecOnePlus 15OnePlus 15R
Launch in India 13 Nov 2025 17 Dec 2025
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

OnePlus 15
  • 12GB + 256GB₹84,999
  • 16GB + 512GB₹92,999
OnePlus 15R
  • 12GB + 256GB₹56,999
  • 16GB + 512GB₹63,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 15R, answered

In India, the OnePlus 15 starts at ₹84,999 and the OnePlus 15R starts at ₹56,999.

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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus 15R?

The OnePlus 15R, by ₹28,000. Starting prices: ₹56,999 for the OnePlus 15R, ₹84,999 for the OnePlus 15. The OnePlus 15 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹92,999. The OnePlus 15R comes in 2 versions, up to ₹63,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus 15R?

Neither by much: 7,300 mAh on the OnePlus 15, 7,400 mAh on the OnePlus 15R. For charging, the OnePlus 15 is quicker: 120W to 80W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The OnePlus 15 has a 6.78-inch LTPO at 165Hz, the OnePlus 15R a 6.83-inch screen at 165Hz.

Which has the better camera?

On features, only the OnePlus 15 has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the OnePlus 15 and 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the OnePlus 15R. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The OnePlus 15 runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the OnePlus 15R the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 211 g and 219 g.