Affordable OnePlus Phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Details Revealed

Key Takeaways

1. The OnePlus 15, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, has launched in China and will soon be available globally.
2. OnePlus plans to release more smartphones before the end of 2025, including a model with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 at a lower price than the OnePlus 15.
3. A new phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is rumored to feature an over 8,000 mAh battery and a 165 Hz flat display with “1.5K” resolution.
4. The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phone may be named OnePlus Turbo and will include a metal frame and 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
5. OnePlus is also developing a device with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 to compete with rival mid-range models like the Dimensity 8500.

The OnePlus 15 has recently been introduced and is expected to make its global appearance shortly. In China, this flagship device, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, was launched alongside the Ace 6. Unlike the OnePlus 15, the Ace 6 uses the previous generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and it is anticipated to be released internationally as the OnePlus 15R.

Rumored Upcoming Launches

New reports suggest that OnePlus is planning to introduce additional smartphones before the end of 2025. One of these upcoming devices, as hinted by OnePlus, will include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which is expected to be priced lower than the flagship OnePlus 15 that features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Specs and Features

A trusted leaker from Weibo, known as Digital Chat Station, has shared information that this new OnePlus phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will come equipped with a battery exceeding 8,000 mAh. The leak also mentions that the device will boast a 165 Hz flat display with a “1.5K” resolution (10K Anker Nano power bank curr. $39.99 on Amazon).

According to Digital Chat Station, this phone will have a metal frame and include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. While the exact model name is still uncertain, there are speculations that it might be launched as the OnePlus Turbo. Interestingly, the company is also reportedly developing a smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.

Competing Models

Digital Chat Station notes that this mid-range OnePlus phone will also feature a large battery. The Weibo leaker adds that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 device will compete against Dimensity 8500 phones from rivals, including the rumored Redmi Turbo 5.

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