Just a couple of months after the release of the flagship OnePlus 15, the company is planning to release a new phone — the OnePlus 15T. The teasers and leaks are positioning it as a compact smartphone and this phone is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2026.
OnePlus confirmed the device via Weibo. The OnePlus 15T will be a successor to the OnePlus 13T, launched in April 2025. Let us take a look at the expected specifications of the OnePlus 15T.
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OnePlus 15T Specifications
The OnePlus 15T is expected to feature a 6.3-inch flat 1.5K LTPS OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. Do note that the OnePlus 15 also had a higher refresh rate. This marks a notable upgrade over its predecessor, which offered a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
Under the hood, the device is likely to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and as much as 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, positioning it firmly in the flagship category.
Both this combination hints at a flagship-like gaming phone.
The biggest highlight could be its massive battery. The OnePlus 15T is rumoured to pack a 7,000mAh battery, with some reports suggesting it could go up to 7,500mAh. It is further paired with 100W wired charging and new wireless support.
Users can also expect OxygenOS based on Android 17.
For the camera, OnePlus is expected to offer a dual rear camera setup featuring a 50MP primary sensor and a 50MP telephoto lens. Some rumours also hint at a 200MP main sensor option, but DCS suggests that the more reliable 50MP dual-camera configuration is likely.
On the front, the OnePlus 15T is expected to feature a 16MP camera, although the final resolution could change once the official specifications are announced.
OnePlus 15T vs OnePlus 13T: A Brief Comparison
The OnePlus 15T is set to succeed the OnePlus 13T, which launched in 2025. Let us take a closer look at how the two devices compare and what improvements OnePlus may have introduced for users.
| Feature | OnePlus 13T | OnePlus 15T |
| Display | 6.32-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED | 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Battery | 6,260mAh, 80W wired charging | 7,000-7,500mAh, 100W wired + wireless charging |
| Storage/RAM | Up to 16GB/1TB UFS 4.0 | Up to 16GB/1TB UFS 4.0 |
Is the OnePlus 15T Really a Downgrade?
Looking at the specifications, the OnePlus 15T appears to be a clear upgrade over the OnePlus 13T. It offers a larger battery and a higher refresh rate, going up to 165Hz, compared to the 13T’s smaller battery and 120Hz refresh rate.
So, if the rumours are to be believed, then the OnePlus 15T is expected to launch at the end of March 2026, though no official confirmation has been made by OnePlus, but leaks and rumours are pointing towards a March end release.
The OnePlus 15T will be a competition for the mid-range devices that are priced around the INR 50,000 range. Though official pricing is not out yet, some leaks suggest that it is expected to be priced around this range.
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OnePlus 15T: FAQs
Is the OnePlus 15T a downgrade from the OnePlus 13T
It can not be called a downgrade, but most of the features are similar to those of the predecessor.
What processor is expected in the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
