TechRadar95
A standout phone with dramatic battery life, rugged durability and one of the best cameras, earning a perfect score.
OnePlus 15
5 expert reviews#13 of 79 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best for battery and gaming
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the OnePlus 15, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and performance.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Tech Advisor, Tom's Guide and 2 more
The catch: Low-light cameras are weaker, and software updates run only four years.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 80 to 95All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the OnePlus 15?
Tech Advisor90
The fastest phone available, with an excellent user experience, outstanding battery and a refined look.
Tom's Guide90
A substantial upgrade that finally puts OnePlus's flagship ahead of its rivals, with two-day battery life and useful AI tools at a lower price.
ZDNET86
A battery and performance monster that builds on the OnePlus 13 and is the pick for gamers and power users.
WIRED80
Great for gaming and for anyone tired of nightly charging, with fantastic performance and robust water resistance.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life5 of 5
Performance3 of 5
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
Alternatives
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Common questions
Is the OnePlus 15 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Low-light cameras are weaker, and software updates run only four years.
Do critics agree about the OnePlus 15?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (WIRED) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 15 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What is the best alternative to the OnePlus 15?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.