OnePlus 15R (Ace 6) Leak Hints at Flagship-Level Upgrades in a Budget-Friendly Package

Highlights

• New leak reveals OnePlus 15R will feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 165Hz 1.5K OLED display and a 7,000mAh battery.
• It may include a triple rear camera setup, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and improved IP68/IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance.
• The phone will debut in China as the OnePlus Ace 6 and is expected to launch globally as the OnePlus 15R in early 2026.

Caption – OnePlus 13R for reference. (Image credit – OnePlus)

A new leak has revealed that the upcoming OnePlus 15R may deliver flagship-grade specs at a budget-friendly price point. The rumoured upgrades include a faster processor, a larger battery, enhanced durability and more. Here’s what we know about the upcoming phone so far.

OnePlus 15R/Ace 6 – Flagship Specs

According to the leak by tipster Gadgetsdata,the  OnePlus 15R is expected to launch in China as the OnePlus Ace 6 and will offer several significant hardware upgrades.

On the front, the device is said to feature a flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and an ultra-smooth 165Hz refresh rate. These display specs suggest that OnePlus could be aiming to market the 15R as a gaming-focused smartphone.

Backing that up is the rumoured inclusion of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It is the same flagship processor powering top-tier Android phones like the OnePlus 13. If true, this would represent a major performance boost over the previous model.

Battery life is another area where the 15R may see an upgrade. While the OnePlus 13R already packed a sizable 6,000mAh battery, its successor is expected to come with an even larger 7,000mAh unit, likely with support for 80W or faster charging.

In terms of cameras, the rear setup is expected to include a main sensor, an ultra-wide lens, and a telephoto shooter, similar to the previous generation. However, the camera hardware may receive further enhancements for improved imaging. Another notable change is the rumoured switch to an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, offering quicker and more accurate unlocking compared to the optical sensor used in the 13R.

Design-wise, the OnePlus 15R is expected to retain its metal frame, but with improved durability. It will reportedly come with both IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, a jump from the IP65 rating seen on the OnePlus 13R.

With these upgrades in mind, a price increase seems likely. The OnePlus 15R could launch as a rebranded version of the Ace 6 in international markets, offering flagship-level performance and features without the flagship price tag.

FAQs

Q1. What processor is expected in the OnePlus 15R?

Answer. The OnePlus 15R is rumoured to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the same flagship processor used in top-tier Android phones like the OnePlus 13, offering a major performance boost.

Q2. How is the battery capacity changing in the OnePlus 15R?

Answer. The OnePlus 15R is expected to upgrade from the 6,000mAh battery in the 13R to a larger 7,000mAh unit, likely supporting 80W or faster charging.

Q.3 What improvements in durability are expected for the OnePlus 15R?

Answer. The device is rumoured to retain its metal frame but will feature enhanced durability with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, up from the IP65 rating on the OnePlus 13R.

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