After launching its flagship OnePlus 15, the company is now gearing up to introduce a more affordable but powerful sibling—the OnePlus 15R. The smartphone is set to launch in India on December 17, and ahead of the event, OnePlus has officially confirmed several major upgrades, especially in the camera department.

32MP autofocus selfie camera — first time in R series

The biggest highlight of the OnePlus 15R is its 32MP front camera with autofocus. This is the first time OnePlus has added an autofocus selfie camera to its R series. Until now, R-series phones came with fixed-focus front cameras.

• 32MP autofocus selfie camera

• Supports 4K video recording at 30fps

• Major jump from OnePlus 13R’s 16MP, 1080p front camera

• Ideal for video calls, content creators, and vloggers

This upgrade brings flagship-level selfie capabilities to the mid-premium segment.

DetailMax Engine and advanced video performance

OnePlus has confirmed that the DetailMax Engine, introduced with the OnePlus 15, will also power the 15R. This advanced image-processing system enhances photos and videos across lighting conditions.

Key features include:

• Ultra Clear Mode

• Clear Burst

• Clear Night Engine

On the rear camera side, the OnePlus 15R will support 4K video recording up to 120fps, making it a strong option for slow-motion and high-frame-rate video enthusiasts.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and huge battery

The OnePlus 15R will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and OnePlus claims it is the world’s first smartphone to launch with this chipset. The company reportedly worked on optimizing this processor for nearly 24 months.

Powering the phone is a massive 7400mAh battery, the largest ever offered by OnePlus in India.

• 7400mAh battery

• 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging

• Silicon Nanostack battery technology

This combination promises long battery life with fast top-ups.

165Hz display and fresh new colours

The display is another major highlight:

• 165Hz refresh rate

• TÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care 5.0 certification

• Brightness range from 1 nit to 1800 nits

In terms of design, the OnePlus 15R will be available in:

• Charcoal Black

• Mint Green

• Electric Violet (Ace Edition)

These colours give the R series a more youthful and modern appeal.