Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has officially unveiled its latest value-focused flagship device, the OnePlus 15R, in the Indian market. Priced aggressively starting at ₹47,999, the phone aims to shake up the competitive sub-₹50,000 segment with top-tier specifications including the latest Qualcomm processor and a colossal battery.
OnePlus 15R Price in India and Launch Offers
The new OnePlus 15R arrives with two storage configurations. The model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at ₹47,999, while the higher-end variant with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage costs ₹52,999. As an introductory promotion, the company is offering an instant discount of ₹3,000 on both models. This brings the effective starting price down to ₹44,999 and the top model to ₹49,999 for early buyers.
This launch marks a noticeable price increase compared to its predecessor. Last year's OnePlus 13R entered the market with a base price of ₹42,999. The 15R will be available in three colour options: Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, and a special India-exclusive Electric Violet finish that utilizes a fibreglass material.
Detailed Specifications and Key Features
At the heart of the OnePlus 15R is the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform. OnePlus claims this chip delivers a significant 36% boost in CPU performance and an 11% improvement in GPU performance over the previous generation. This is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and fast UFS 4.1 storage up to 512GB.
The device sports a large 6.83-inch 1.5K LTPS AMOLED display with a super-smooth 165Hz refresh rate, an upgrade from the 120Hz panel on the 13R. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Impressively, the phone shares the same robust IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K water and dust resistance ratings as the flagship OnePlus 15 model.
The headline-grabbing feature is undoubtedly its massive 7,400mAh battery, which supports 80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging. On the software front, it runs OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16, with a commitment of 4 years of major OS updates and 6 years of security patches.
Camera System and Competition
For photography, the OnePlus 15R features a dual-camera system on the rear. The primary sensor is a 50MP Sony IMX906 with an f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens offering a 112-degree field of view. Selfies and video calls are handled by a 32MP front-facing camera capable of recording 4K video at 120 frames per second.
With these specifications and its pricing, the OnePlus 15R is positioned to directly compete with other popular models in its price range. Its key rivals in the Indian market include the Vivo X200 FE and the anticipated Oppo Reno 15 series. The combination of a next-gen processor, high-refresh-rate display, and an exceptionally large battery makes it a compelling option for power users seeking flagship-like features without the premium price tag.
The launch underscores OnePlus's continued strategy to offer high-performance devices in the competitive Indian mid-range to premium segment, a market known for its value-conscious yet tech-savvy consumers.
