OnePlus 15 Leak: ‘SuperBlack’ Finish, 1.5K LIPO Display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 Rumored

Overview: What the latest OnePlus 15 leaks reveal

As the Pixel 10 series approaches and this generation of flagship Android phones winds down, OnePlus is already shaping its next move. Early leaks suggest the company will skip the unlucky number 14 and release the OnePlus 15. Rumors now point to a striking visual upgrade — a "SuperBlack" finish that could be the deepest black we’ve seen on a phone — along with a number of display, camera and performance improvements that aim to keep OnePlus competitive in the flagship Android segment.

Design and display: SuperBlack, CMF experiments, and a flat LIPO panel

Noted leaker Digital Chat Station reported on Weibo that the OnePlus 15 will put a lot of emphasis on rear camera design and overall body styling. The phone is said to use a 6.78-inch flat LIPO display with very uniform bezels, and OnePlus engineers are testing multiple CMF (color, material, finish) prototypes. One standout option is a "black hole" inspired SuperBlack color variant — described as having an extremely high light absorption rate — which could set a new benchmark for matte or ultra-dark phone finishes.

Other sources, like Smart Pikachu, add that the OnePlus 15 might ship with a 1.5K resolution flat screen. Comments from the Weibo thread also floated the possibility of BOE's yet-to-be-announced X3 panel replacing the X2 used in the OnePlus 13, though that specific claim isn't confirmed by primary leakers.

Plus Key and ergonomics

Reports indicate OnePlus has revisited the mechanical 'Plus Key' — a distinctive hardware control — but details about how it’s been upgraded are still scarce. Expect refinements to tactile feedback and perhaps additional software shortcuts aimed at power users.

Camera, performance and battery

Earlier rumors point to a flagship-grade camera stack: a 50MP primary sensor with a larger-than-usual sensor, a periscope telephoto for long-range zoom, and a third supporting module to round out a versatile triple-camera system. On the silicon side, the OnePlus 15 is widely expected to adopt Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset, positioning it for top-tier performance and efficiency.

Battery rumors are notable: Chinese market variants could include a 7,000mAh battery, though global versions will likely be slightly smaller to comply with shipping and carrier restrictions. Combined with a potentially more efficient LIPO display, this could deliver excellent battery life even with high refresh rates.

Comparisons and advantages

Compared with the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 15 appears to focus on refined materials and display upgrades rather than wholesale design changes. If BOE's X3 panel and a true 1.5K flat LIPO screen land in the final product, OnePlus would gain an edge in display brightness, detail and power efficiency. The SuperBlack finish could also appeal to premium buyers seeking a unique, low-reflectance aesthetic.

Use cases and market relevance

The OnePlus 15 targets tech enthusiasts, mobile photographers, and power users who want flagship performance, long battery life and a distinctive design. Enhanced display efficiency and the rumored large battery make it attractive for heavy multimedia consumption and gaming, while the upgraded camera array appeals to mobile content creators.

Launch window and final thoughts

Current timelines suggest a China launch in Q4 2025, with a global rollout in late Q4 2025 or Q1 2026 following OnePlus' usual cadence. As always with early leaks, details may change before retail units ship. But if the SuperBlack CMF, 1.5K LIPO display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and beefy battery all arrive as rumored, the OnePlus 15 could be one of the more compelling flagship Android phones of its cycle.