OnePlus is preparing to launch its next flagship, the OnePlus 15, in China this October, and early details suggest it could be one of the brand’s most gaming-focused devices yet. With Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip at its core and a display that pushes refresh rates higher than any previous OnePlus phone, the device is shaping up to appeal strongly to mobile gamers.
The OnePlus 15 will feature a 6.78-inch BOE X3 Oriental AMOLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, up from 120Hz on the OnePlus 13. That puts it in rare company, as most mainstream flagships stop at 120Hz.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 promises a 20% CPU uplift and 23% GPU improvement compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite found in the OnePlus 13. Benchmark leaks also show notable gains: Geekbench single-core scores are up by 25%, with multi-core performance hitting around 11,000 points.
Gaming is the clear highlight. OnePlus China president Louis Lee confirmed on Weibo that titles such as Call of Duty Mobile, Delta Force, Arena Breakout, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and Naruto Mobile will support 165 fps on the new phone. Independent testing by Geekerwan showed Delta Force running at an average of 164.9 fps over 30 minutes, with 1% lows at 148 fps and a relatively modest 4.7W power draw—indicating both strong stability and efficiency.
Other rumored specs include ColorOS 16, slim bezels, and a large 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging. Pricing is tipped to start below the OnePlus 13’s launch price of CNY 4,499 (~$630), which could make it a strong alternative to the Xiaomi 17 series and Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra. A global launch is expected in early 2026.
(Sources: Geekerwan, Li Jie Louis)
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