Forget Samsung S25 Ultra: This Android alternative has battery life that left me speechless
Summary
After all, the OnePlus 15 boasts a rather luscious feature set, even by my guess of 2026s standards, with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that refreshes at 165Hz, Qualcomms next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 7,300mAh battery with 80W wired charging, and an IP69 rating to fend off high-pressure water jets (or accidental tumbles in the washing machine.) To truly test the OnePlus 15, I brought it with me on a recent trip to South Korea, along with several competing Android devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. In particular, the Sand Storm variant, which shimmers in tan and beige hues, features a grippy side railing that has given me reassurance whenever I respond to text messages or check navigation while on the street. This is both a testament to Qualcomms latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset (which well likely see on more upcoming Android phones) and OnePlus CPU Scheduler, which allocates computing bandwidth specifically for gaming. Also: You can preorder the OnePlus 15 now - but dont forget to claim the $180 freebie Where the cookie crumbles is in low-light capturing, as the smaller sensors struggle to pull in enough light (and, therefore, detail) to keep faces sharp, objects distinct, and colors natural.