OnePlus 15R hands-on review – GSMArena.com tests | Infinium-tech

Introduction

The OnePlus 15R is the company’s latest premium smartphone, and a companion to the flagship OnePlus 15 that was launched last month. Like previous R-series models, the OnePlus 15R sits between true flagships and the more budget-oriented Nord 5. OnePlus refers to it as a ‘value flagship’, although what that term actually means is debatable.

The OnePlus 15R looks a lot like the Nord 5 due to the similar dimensions and weight of both phones. However, the 15R opts for more premium materials and also changes the chip to the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 – it’s so new that it’s the first phone we’ve seen with this chipset. The battery is also larger at 7400mAh, the largest for a global OnePlus release.

Compared to the more expensive OnePlus 15, the 15R makes several concessions, especially in the camera department. The chipset is even weaker than the 15K’s flagship Elite model, and charging is slower at 80W instead of 120W. We will see how much it really means.

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The OnePlus 15R review unit shown here is the Indian bundle, which includes the phone, an 80W fast charger, a data cable, and a color-matched case. Depending on the region, some of these items may not be available, as has become the norm for OnePlus releases.

OnePlus is also selling two magnetic cases for the phone, one with the company’s hallmark sandstone finish, and the other with a hole pattern design in which you can insert provided rubber bits to create a pattern.

Both cases feature magnets, allowing you to attach MagSafe-compatible accessories, such as car mounts, to the phone. However, don’t expect MagSafe or Qi2 chargers to work as the phone doesn’t support wireless charging.