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OnePlus OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus OnePlus 9 Pro

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Overview
ReleasedNovember 2025March 2021
Display
Screen size6.78″6.7″
Resolution2772 × 12723216 × 1440
Sharpness450 pixels per inch526 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate165 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits1,300 nits
Display type6.78-inch LTPO 1.5K display (FHD+), 20:9 aspect ratioCurved LTPO Fluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density450 ppi525 ppi
Brightness detail1,800 nits HBM; minimum 1 nit (0.5 nit with Reduce White Point)Up to 1,300 nits; dual ambient light sensors and 8,192 automatic brightness levels
Always-on display–Super AOD always-on display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified in the maker's sheet
Display features1–120 Hz adaptive refresh, up to 165 Hz in games; 100% DCI-P3; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); HDR10+ and HDR Vivid; dedicated touch response chip with 3,200 Hz instant touch sampling; TÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care 5.0; 1.15 mm bezels on every sideAdaptive 1–120 Hz; native 10-bit colour; HDR10+; sRGB and Display P3; MEMC, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect, Ultra-high Video Resolution and Color Tone; Hyper Touch synchronisation in supported games
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 888
Memory12 GB – 16 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Oryon CPU, up to 4.608 GHzQualcomm Snapdragon 888 with Snapdragon X60 5G modem
GPUAdreno 840 at 1,200 MHzAdreno 660
Storage typeUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X Ultra RAM (12 GB model) or LPDDR5X Ultra+ (16 GB model)LPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1 two-lane storage; European 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by the maker
Cooling360° Cryo-Velocity Cooling System with a 3D steel vapour chamber (5,731 mm²), aerogel insulation under the screen and a white-graphite back cover layer–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP8 MP
Optical zoom3.5×3.3×
Front camera32 MP16 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony IMX906, ƒ/1.8, 84° field of view, 6P lens, OIS, autofocusSony IMX789, 48 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm equivalent, seven-element lens, 1.12 µm pixels and OIS; physical 1/1.35-inch sensor, effective area up to 1/1.43-inch for photographs
Ultra wide camera50 MP OV50D, ƒ/2.0, 116° field of view, 6P lens, autofocusSony IMX766, 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, seven-element freeform lens; macro photography from 4 cm
Telephoto camera50 MP S5KJN5 periscope, 3.5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 30° field of view, 4P lens, OIS, autofocus8 MP, f/2.4, 77 mm equivalent, five-element lens, 1.0 µm pixels and OIS; 3.3× optical zoom
Front camera32 MP Sony IMX709 with RGBW sensor, ƒ/2.4, 21 mm equivalent, 5P lens, autofocusSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom3.5× optical; 7× optical quality; Ultra Res digital zoom up to 120×3.3× optical telephoto; digital zoom up to 30×
Video recording8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps, including 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision; 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps; slow motion at 4K 120 fps, 1080p 240 fps and 720p 480 fps; O-Log; HDR and multi-view video8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 480 fps; time-lapse at 1080p or 4K 30 fps; video editor
Front video4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; EIS1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresDetailMax Engine; omni-directional PDAF, CDAF and laser autofocus; spectral sensor; LED flash; Master, Tilt-shift, Underwater, Long Exposure and Pro Video modesHasselblad Camera for Mobile and Natural Color Calibration; additional 2 MP monochrome camera, all-pixel omnidirectional phase, laser and contrast autofocus, dual LED flash, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Portrait, Pro with 12-bit RAW, Panorama, Tilt-shift, focus peaking, pet focus, filters, Super Stable, Video Nightscape, Video HDR, video portrait, focus tracking and Hyperlapse
Battery and charging
Battery7,300 mAh4,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 31 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 65 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detailDual-cell (2 × 3,650 mAh) Silicon NanoStack battery, rated 7,150 mAh (27.03 Wh); up to 31 hours of video playback; rated for at least 1,100 charge cyclesNon-removable dual-cell battery; two 2,250 mAh cells equivalent to 4,500 mAh typical
Wired charging120 W SUPERVOOC, 1–100% in about 39 minutes with OnePlus's 120 W charger (sold separately)Warp Charge 65T, 10 V/6.5 A; maker reports 1–100% in 29 minutes under laboratory conditions; included adapter supports USB Power Delivery up to 45 W for other compatible devices
Wireless charging50 W AIRVOOC with the OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger (sold separately)Warp Charge 50 Wireless; maker reports 1–100% in 43 minutes with its separate wireless charger; two coils allow portrait and landscape placement
Charges other devices–Reverse wireless charging, described by Expert Reviews; maker wattage not verified
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz); 4G LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to Cat 20 downloadSnapdragon X60; 4×4 MIMO, LTE Cat 20 download and Cat 18 upload; UK 5G NSA n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 and SA n1/n3/n7/n28/n41/n78
SIMDual nano-SIM; eSIM supported (dual eSIM via a software update)Dual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz (320 MHz), 2×2 MIMOWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive and LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; supports USB-C earphonesUSB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included cable supports USB 2.0
PositioningDual-band GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)Dual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight211 g197 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.7 mm
Height × width161.4 × 76.7 mm163.2 × 73.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Sand Storm has a Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) mid-frame and camera surround; Infinite Black and Ultra Violet weigh 215 g and are 8.2 mm thick (Sand Storm 211 g, 8.1 mm)Glass back and aluminium frame; matte Pine Green and Stellar Black, reflective Morning Mist
ColoursInfinite Black, Ultra Violet, Sand StormMorning Mist, Pine Green and Stellar Black; UK Pine Green is paired with 12/256 GB according to Expert Reviews
ButtonsPlus Key (press to save to Mind Space, long press to record a voice memo of up to 60 seconds)Alert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supported
Water resistance detail–IP68; maker test covers up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and liquid damage is not covered
BiometricsIn-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensorIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, colour temperature, e-compass, accelerometer, gyroscope (up to ±4,000 dps), Hall, laser focus, spectral, barometer, infrared remote control; X-axis linear vibration motorFingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, flicker detection and front RGB sensor
SpeakersOReality AudioDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise cancellationNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 16.0 based on Android 16OxygenOS based on Android 11
AI featuresPlus Mind and Mind Space; Google Gemini; AI Scan, AI Portrait Glow and AI Perfect Shot–
In the boxOnePlus 15, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide, safety guide (no charger)Phone, Warp Charge 65 adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide, welcome letter, safety and warranty information, logo sticker, case, screen protector and SIM ejector

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