84
BeebomTier 4 outlet, weighted 20%Dec 17, 2025
“The OnePlus 15R is definitely a performance beast in disguise.”
By Anshuman Jain · Rated 8.5/10Full review
Phone
OnePlus 15R
OnePlus · From $699.99
Release date Jan 8, 2026
80
Recommended
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
6 with a published score, 3 scored from text · How it works
Latest review May 9, 2026
Early score: only 9 reviews so far
7 Positive2 Favorable
Critics' Take
Critics praise the OnePlus 15R for its 7,400mAh battery, which several reviewers say lasts two days, along with fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance and a 165Hz display. The main complaint is the camera setup, which drops the telephoto lens of the OnePlus 13R. Reviewers also note only four years of software updates and a price that sits close to the OnePlus 15.
What critics loved
- Two-day battery life
- Fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance
- Bright 165Hz AMOLED display
- Refined OxygenOS software
Common gripes
- No telephoto lens
- Cameras weaker than the OnePlus 13R
- Only four years of software updates
- No wireless charging
- Price close to the OnePlus 15
Critic Scorecard
9 reviewsSort:
Weighted by outlet tier:Tier 1 outlet, weighted 100%100%Tier 2 outlet, weighted 75%75%Tier 3 outlet, weighted 40%40%Tier 4 outlet, weighted 20%20%
83
EngadgetTier 1 outlet, weighted 100%Dec 17, 2025
“In short, the OnePlus 15R is the phone for people who don't care about photos and videos.”
By Igor Bonifacic · Rated 82/100Full review
83
TechRadarTier 2 outlet, weighted 75%May 9, 2026
“The lack of a telephoto lens is sure to irk some, but the 15R justifies the sacrifice with its phenomenal endurance.”
By Thomas Deehan · Rated 4/5Full review
83
T3Tier 3 outlet, weighted 40%Jan 10, 2026
“If you care not for cameras and want to save some cash, then the OnePlus 15R is a stellar handset.”
By Mike Lowe · Rated 4/5Full review
82
Trusted ReviewsTier 2 outlet, weighted 75%Feb 16, 2026
“The OnePlus 15R prioritises performance and battery life above all else, delivering near-flagship power, a slick 165Hz display and genuinely excellent two-day endurance at a competitive price.”
By Lewis Painter · Rated 4/5Full review
80
GSMArenaTier 3 outlet, weighted 40%Jan 27, 2026
“The OnePlus 15R is a very good smartphone, ticking all the right boxes and delivering on every promise.”
The 4.3 shown on the page is not labeled as the editorial score, so no rating is recorded.
Staff review · Unrated, scored from textFull review
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77
ITdailyTier 4 outlet, weighted 20%Dec 31, 2025
“If battery life, smooth daily use and a premium feel are at the top of your list, this is one of the strongest options in its class.”
By Joachim Cruysberghs · Unrated, scored from textFull review
74
Digital TrendsTier 2 outlet, weighted 75%★ Editors' ChoiceJan 13, 2026
“A huge battery, bold screen and refined software make the OnePlus 15R a great Android phone, but the price doesn't undercut its big sibling enough to make it a true bargain.”
Page shows category scores (Design 6/10, Display 8/10, Performance 8/10, Camera 6/10, Battery 10/10) but no overall rating.
By Tom Bedford · Unrated, scored from textFull review
74
DigitTier 3 outlet, weighted 40%Feb 1, 2026
“But the strengths of the 15R more than make up for those shortcomings.”
By Siddharth Chauhan · Rated 73.2%Full review
83
TechRadarTier 2 outlet, weighted 75%May 9, 2026
“The lack of a telephoto lens is sure to irk some, but the 15R justifies the sacrifice with its phenomenal endurance.”
By Thomas Deehan · Rated 4/5Full review
82
Trusted ReviewsTier 2 outlet, weighted 75%Feb 16, 2026
“The OnePlus 15R prioritises performance and battery life above all else, delivering near-flagship power, a slick 165Hz display and genuinely excellent two-day endurance at a competitive price.”
By Lewis Painter · Rated 4/5Full review
74
DigitTier 3 outlet, weighted 40%Feb 1, 2026
“But the strengths of the 15R more than make up for those shortcomings.”
By Siddharth Chauhan · Rated 73.2%Full review
80
GSMArenaTier 3 outlet, weighted 40%Jan 27, 2026
“The OnePlus 15R is a very good smartphone, ticking all the right boxes and delivering on every promise.”
The 4.3 shown on the page is not labeled as the editorial score, so no rating is recorded.
Staff review · Unrated, scored from textFull review
74
Digital TrendsTier 2 outlet, weighted 75%★ Editors' ChoiceJan 13, 2026
“A huge battery, bold screen and refined software make the OnePlus 15R a great Android phone, but the price doesn't undercut its big sibling enough to make it a true bargain.”
Page shows category scores (Design 6/10, Display 8/10, Performance 8/10, Camera 6/10, Battery 10/10) but no overall rating.
By Tom Bedford · Unrated, scored from textFull review
83
T3Tier 3 outlet, weighted 40%Jan 10, 2026
“If you care not for cameras and want to save some cash, then the OnePlus 15R is a stellar handset.”
By Mike Lowe · Rated 4/5Full review
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77
ITdailyTier 4 outlet, weighted 20%Dec 31, 2025
“If battery life, smooth daily use and a premium feel are at the top of your list, this is one of the strongest options in its class.”
By Joachim Cruysberghs · Unrated, scored from textFull review
84
BeebomTier 4 outlet, weighted 20%Dec 17, 2025
“The OnePlus 15R is definitely a performance beast in disguise.”
By Anshuman Jain · Rated 8.5/10Full review
83
EngadgetTier 1 outlet, weighted 100%Dec 17, 2025
“In short, the OnePlus 15R is the phone for people who don't care about photos and videos.”
By Igor Bonifacic · Rated 82/100Full review
Quick Facts
- Display
- 6.83-inch 1272 x 2800 AMOLED, 165Hz
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Memory
- 12GB RAM
- Storage
- 256GB / 512GB
- Rear cameras
- 50MP wide + 8MP ultra-wide
- Front camera
- 32MP
- Battery
- 7,400mAh, 80W wired charging
- Weight
- 213g / 219g
- Price
- $699.99 (256GB)