OnePlus Turbo Series Tipped to Launch as Affordable Performance-Centric Smartphones

Highlights

• OnePlus is developing a budget-friendly, performance-tuned Turbo lineup aimed at delivering flagship-like speed under ¥2,000 (approx $280).
• OnePlus 15 and Ace 6 are expected to debut in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, leading the brand’s premium offerings.
• Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM, Android 15 and multiple storage variants.

Caption – Upcoming OnePlus Turbo Series Tipped. (Image credit – OnePlus)

OnePlus is preparing for a big October launch in China, where it is expected to unveil the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 6. These upcoming flagships are rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (Snapdragon 8 Elite 2) and Snapdragon 8 Elite, respectively. Now, fresh leaks suggest that the company is also working on a new lineup under the OnePlus Turbo branding, likely to debut before the end of 2025 in China. Here’s what we know so far.

OnePlus Turbo Series in Development

Caption – Tipster Smart Pikachu’s post on Weibo. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)

According to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, OnePlus is developing the OnePlus Turbo series as a more budget-friendly yet performance-focused lineup. While these devices are expected to carry a lower price tag, they will reportedly emphasise performance tuning to deliver flagship-like speed and efficiency in the mid-range category.

This leak aligns with an earlier claim from tipster Digital Chat Station, who revealed in June that OnePlus was working on a new mid-range series designed to compete directly with Redmi’s popular lineup in China.

As per his report, the Turbo series could be priced under 2,000 Yuan (approx $280) and still feature a flagship-grade chipset, making it a strong contender in the affordable premium segment.

OnePlus 15 Also on the Horizon

Meanwhile, OnePlus’s next-generation flagship is the OnePlus 15 and it has already appeared on Geekbench. The Chinese variant, with the model number PGL110, was spotted running on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with 16GB RAM and Android 15.

Reports further suggest that the OnePlus 15 will launch in multiple memory configurations including 12GB+256GB, 16GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB. Colour options are expected to include Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn, and Midnight Ocean.

FAQs

Q1. What is the OnePlus Turbo Series?

Answer. The OnePlus Turbo Series is a new mid-range lineup expected to launch by the end of 2025 in China, offering performance-focused smartphones at budget-friendly prices.

Q2. How much will the OnePlus Turbo phones cost?

Answer. Leaks suggest the Turbo Series could be priced under ¥2,000 (~$280), yet still feature flagship-grade chipsets and performance tuning to rival Redmi’s mid-range offerings.

Q3. What are the key specs of the upcoming OnePlus 15?

Answer. The OnePlus 15 is tipped to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, up to 16GB RAM, Android 15, and multiple storage options with colour variants like Black Eclipse and Arctic Dawn.

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