OnePlus 15 spotted in the wild ahead of official launch

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OnePlus 15 spotted in the wild ahead of official launch

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Real-world photos leak during PEL Summer Finals

The OnePlus 15 has surfaced in real-life images even before an official unveiling. Photos from the 2025 Peace Elite Professional League (PEL) Summer Finals show the phone in a group shot with past Peace Elite champions, giving the first clear look at OnePlus’ next flagship in a public setting.

Design cues and a new color

From the leaked shots, the OnePlus 15 adopts a squarish camera island in the upper-left corner — a styling echo of the OnePlus 13T — but with its own layout. The module appears to host three rear cameras: two arranged in a pill-shaped pair and a separate lens with an LED flash alongside it. Notably, the leak reveals a white finish not previously listed in earlier leaks that suggested Absolute Black, Dune, and Mist Purple colorways.

Camera hardware: 50MP trio and periscope zoom

OnePlus seems to be leaning into high-resolution optics. Leaks indicate:

  • Three 50MP sensors
  • Periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom
  • OnePlus’ new “DetailMax Engine” for enhanced sharpening and processing

This combination targets users who prioritize detailed zoom shots and versatile camera performance.

Performance, memory and benchmarks

The OnePlus 15 is expected to be among the first phones to ship with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. A recent Geekbench entry reportedly shows scores of about 3,709 (single-core) and roughly 11,000 (multi-core), and lists a 16GB RAM configuration. Those figures suggest flagship-level performance on par with other top-tier Android devices.

Battery, charging and display

Regulatory filings and leaks point to substantial battery and screen specs:

  • Battery: rumored 7,000 mAh cell
  • Charging: 120W fast charging support
  • Display: 6.78-inch flat LTPO OLED, 1.5K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate

This spec set would position the OnePlus 15 for long battery life plus ultra-smooth scrolling and gaming.

Launch timing and market context

OnePlus has not confirmed a release date. Qualcomm is hosting its Snapdragon 8 Elite event, which could provide more official details; Xiaomi has already scheduled the Xiaomi 17 series (also using the same chip) for a September 25 reveal. That places OnePlus in direct comparison with other manufacturers racing to ship devices powered by Qualcomm’s latest silicon.

Quote: “Leaked images and benchmark results paint a credible early picture of the OnePlus 15, but official specs and pricing remain unconfirmed.”

Whether you care most about camera upgrades, battery endurance, or raw performance, the OnePlus 15 lookalike leaks suggest OnePlus is targeting a full-featured flagship experience. We’ll update as OnePlus releases official specifications and pricing.

Source: gizmochina

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