OnePlus 15R Review (2025) – The New Gaming & Battery King Under ₹50,000?

If you’ve been waiting for a phone that gives you crazy performance, a battery that literally lasts 2 days, and still doesn’t burn your pocket – the brand new OnePlus 15R (launched today, 17 December 2025) might just be the one you’ve been dreaming of.

I’ve spent the last few days with the global version of this phone (yes, it’s basically the international OnePlus Ace 6T that China got earlier), and trust me, this thing is wild. Let’s break it down in the simplest way possible.

Design & Build – Feels Premium, Survives Anything

The moment you pick it up, the OnePlus 15R screams “flagship”.

1. Super slim bezels, flat metal frame, and that new Mint Breeze (light green) color looks absolutely fresh.

1. The Charcoal Black version is more stealthy and fingerprint-resistant.

1. Weight is around 210g – not the lightest, but the huge battery inside makes it totally worth it.

Biggest surprise? It has IP69K rating. That means it can survive high-pressure hot water jets (yes, the same rating you see on super-rugged phones). Drop it in the pool, wash it under a tap – no stress.

Display – 165Hz Smoothness is Addictive

1. 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel
2. 165Hz refresh rate (most flagships still stop at 120Hz)
3. 1800 nits peak brightness – super visible even under direct sunlight
4. 4,500 nits local peak for HDR content

Whether you’re scrolling Instagram or playing Genshin Impact at max settings, everything feels buttery smooth. The touch sampling rate goes up to 2500Hz in game mode – your fingers will thank you.

Performance – Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Power

OnePlus 15R is one of the first phones in the world to use the brand new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.

1. AnTuTu score: easily crosses 2.1 million
2. Plays BGMI, COD Mobile, Genshin, Honkai Star Rail at 120fps without breaking a sweat
3. New gaming-specific GPU + 720Hz PWM dimming = no eye strain even after hours

They’ve also added a massive vapor chamber cooling system. After 1 hour of hardcore gaming, the phone stays surprisingly cool.

Battery & Charging – This is Actually Insane

Hold your breath – 7,800mAh battery!

1. Easily 2 days of heavy use (Instagram, YouTube, gaming, camera)
2. 8–9 hours screen-on time on a single charge
3. 80W SUPERVOOC charging – 0 to 100% in about 38 minutes
4. Comes with the charger in the box (yes, in 2025 OnePlus still does that ❤️)

Camera – Good Enough for Most People

It’s not a camera flagship, but it’s far from bad:

1. 50MP Sony main sensor (with OIS)
2. 8MP ultra-wide
3. 16MP selfie camera

Daylight photos are sharp and colorful (classic OnePlus vibe). Night shots are decent thanks to good processing. If photography is your main thing, the OnePlus 15 Pro is better, but for ₹15–20K less, the 15R gets the job done.

Software – Clean & Fast

Ships with OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16.

1. Super clean, almost stock Android feel
2. Lots of AI features (AI photo editing, AI call summary, AI notes)
3. Promised 4 years OS updates + 5 years security patches

And yes, that customizable Plus Key (action button) is back – you can set it to open camera, torch, Shazam, or silent mode with one press.

Price & Variants (India)

1. 12GB + 256GB → ₹46,999
2. 16GB + 512GB → ₹51,999

First sale starts 23 December 2025 with ₹3000 bank discount + free OnePlus Buds 3 on pre-order.

Final Verdict – Should You Buy the OnePlus 15R?

If you want:

1. Insane gaming performance
2. Battery that refuses to die
3. Smooth 165Hz display
4. Premium design & build …and don’t want to spend ₹80K–₹1Lakh, then yes – the OnePlus 15R is easily one of the best phones launched in 2025.

It’s not perfect (only two rear cameras, no wireless charging), but at this price, it’s honestly hard to beat.

Peace out! ✌️ #OnePlus15R #OnePlus15RReview #BestGamingPhone2025