A fresh leak has revealed some concerning details regarding the OnePlus 15. While it is an upcoming flagship model from the brand, the disappointing downgrades are stacking up. First, it was the display on the front, and now, even the camera system on the rear is getting worse.
OnePlus 15 Steps Back on Camera & Haptics
According to fresh tweets from OnePlus Club, the brand’s next flagship might not impress in camera performance like its predecessor. Apart from the ultra wide angle lens, the periscope telephoto shooter and main camera are getting a notable downgrade. The primary shooter will reportedly be a 50MP 1/1.56-inch shooter with an f/1.8 aperture, while the zoom lens is a 50MP Samsung JN5 1/2.75-inch sensor with a 3x optical zoom.
To recall, the OnePlus 13’s main camera was a larger 1/1.43-inch sensor with an f/1.6 aperture. A larger sensor with a wider aperture allows for better low light performance and sharper images. Meanwhile, the telephoto shoot retains the same optical zoom but has its sensor size drop from the OnePlus 13’s 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor, which had a 1/1.95-inch sensor size. OnePlus has already confirmed that it is moving away from Hasselblad, in favor of its in house DetailMax engine.
Even the haptics are allegedly getting weaker. The OnePlus 15 seems to be switching from the AAC CSA+0916Turbo (602 mm²) used in OnePlus 13 to a smaller AAC ESA1016 (560 mm²) component. This could mean less punch, less crisp feedback, which was something praised on the OnePlus 13. Based on what we know so far, these changes are in line with the company’s plans to make the OnePlus 15 a flagship gaming device similar to the iQOO 13 that is quite popular in the Chinese market.
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