OnePlus 15 Confirmed, Will Feature The New Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 25 Sept 2025

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Apart from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, the OnePlus 15 features DetailMax Image Engine for pro-grade photography.
Via the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, OnePlus has confirmed that it will launch the world’s first phone with the “fifth generation Snapdragon 8 flagship” (translated from Chinese).

OnePlus India has confirmed the launch of its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 15. Like the iQOO 15 and the realme GT 8 Pro, the OnePlus handset will also run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm’s new flagship chipset, which will be available on top-tier Android flagships for the remainder of 2025 and the majority of 2026.

Also Read: iQOO 15 Launch Confirmed for India by CEO Nipun Marya

OnePlus 15 To Feature DetailMax Engine

Forging the future of performance #OnePlus15 #NeverSettle pic.twitter.com/svf5SpHdGW
— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) September 25, 2025

Apart from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, the OnePlus 15 features DetailMax Image Engine for pro-grade photography. It uses “advanced algorithms and powerful processors to capture images that feel breathtakingly clear and truly real.”

The company also claims that the OnePlus 15 will deliver an “unrivalled gaming experience with lighting-fast performance and adaptive software tailored for high-end gaming.” Further, the phone is designed to be cool under intense load. “More details about the OnePlus 15 will be released over the coming weeks.”

Also Read: Confirmed: realme GT 8 Pro will be the first in India with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

OnePlus To Also Launch A “Snapdragon 8 Gen 5” Smartphone

OnePlus 15 Confirmed, Will Feature The New Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC

Via the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, OnePlus has confirmed that it will launch the world’s first phone with the “fifth generation Snapdragon 8 flagship” (translated from Chinese). While the company didn’t reveal any other information about the chipset, this could be the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset that Qualcomm unveiled as a surprise at the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Although there’s no further information about the smartphone, reports suggest it could be the OnePlus 15R, which is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. More details about the handset should surface on the internet soon.

Also Read: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Launched Officially: Check Specs, Benchmarks, and Upcoming Phones

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Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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