OnePlus 15R
OnePlus 15R review: Back to the roots?
Pros
- Class-leading battery life
- Good main camera performance in daytime and video
- Capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset with solid CPU performance
- Excellent screen brightness and fast refresh rate
- More affordable than flagship models
Cons
- Lacks a dedicated telephoto zoom camera
- No wireless charging support
- Graphics scores are lower than cutting-edge flagships
- Screen doesn't drop below 60Hz to save power
The OnePlus 15R emerges as a compelling smartphone, highlighted by its class-leading battery life and a capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset offering strong CPU performance.
Its camera system, particularly the main sensor, delivers surprisingly great daytime photos and excellent 4K video quality, complemented by a bright, fast-refreshing display.
However, the phone makes certain compromises to achieve its more affordable price point. It notably lacks a dedicated telephoto zoom camera and wireless charging, features typically found in flagship models. Despite these omissions, the OnePlus 15R presents a solid value proposition, especially for users who can forgo those specific high-end features. It stands out as a strong choice for saving money over a flagship, particularly in competitive markets like the US.
“Overall, there's a lot to like here with features like class leading battery life, a good chipset, and nice sounding speakers. We were happy with the camera experience as well.”
“In the end, if you don't need the zoom camera or wireless charging, the OnePlus 15R is a solid choice that can save you some cash over the flagship.”
OnePlus 15R - “Real Review”
Pros
- Excellent flagship-level performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Beautiful 6.83-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with 165Hz refresh rate
- Large 7400 mAh battery with 80W fast charging capabilities
- Fast and reliable ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and face unlock
- Useful additional features like IR blaster and System Cloner
Cons
- Considered significantly overpriced at $700
- Lacks a telephoto camera lens, unlike previous models
- Poor zoom performance, failing the reviewer's zoom test
- Does not feature wireless charging
- Always-on display does not stay on permanently
The OnePlus 15R offers strong performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and features a beautiful 165Hz AMOLED display and a large 7400 mAh battery with fast charging. Its biometrics are excellent, and extra features like the IR blaster are appreciated.
However, the reviewer deems the phone largely overpriced at $700 due to several significant omissions. Key weaknesses include the absence of a telephoto camera and wireless charging, along with poor zoom capabilities.
The always-on display also fails to remain active, which, combined with the other drawbacks, leads the reviewer to call it "dead on arrival." He suggests it would only be a worthwhile purchase if priced around $500.
“on a scale of 1 to 10, I would give this phone at 700 bucks. Nah, we can't. 700 bucks, it's a no for me, dog.”
“DOA dead on arrival unless you get it for 500 bucks.”