{"id":563919,"date":"2026-03-25T18:53:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/563919\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T18:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:53:10","slug":"oneplus-15t-launched-out-of-nowhere-and-its-the-compact-powerhouse-of-my-dreams-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/563919\/","title":{"rendered":"OnePlus 15T launched out of nowhere and it\u2019s the compact powerhouse of my dreams \u2014 here\u2019s why"},"content":{"rendered":"

Out of the blue, the OnePlus 15T has launched in China<\/a>, and I\u2019m excited for all the right reasons. It takes nearly everything great about the OnePlus 15<\/a> and packs it into a much more compact body.<\/p>\n

To me, this feels more like a mini version of the OnePlus 15. It\u2019s sporting the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a massive 7,300 mAh silicon-carbon battery, and 100W wired charging. While I\u2019ve loved using the OnePlus 15 as my daily driver over the last few months, the OnePlus 15T is a more practical device for me \u2014 but it’s launching at a much higher price point than its predecessors.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s currently retailing for about $624 in China<\/a>, a steep jump from the OnePlus 13T\u2019s<\/a> launch price of roughly $465. While this hike is likely due to the ongoing RAM crisis<\/a>, it doesn\u2019t change the fact that this is the compact powerhouse I\u2019ve been craving. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

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OnePlus 15T<\/p>\n

Starting price<\/p>\n

4,299 yuan (~$624)<\/p>\n

Screen size<\/p>\n

6.32-inch AMOLED (2640 x 1216)<\/p>\n

Refresh rate<\/p>\n

Up to 165Hz<\/p>\n

Chipset<\/p>\n

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5<\/p>\n

RAM<\/p>\n

12GB, 16GB<\/p>\n

Storage<\/p>\n

256GB, 512GB, 1TB<\/p>\n

Rear cameras<\/p>\n

50MP main (f\/1.8), 50MP telephoto (f\/2.8) with 3.5x optical zoom<\/p>\n

Front camera<\/p>\n

16MP (f\/2.4)<\/p>\n

Battery size<\/p>\n

7,300 mAh<\/p>\n

Charging speed<\/p>\n

100W wired, 50W wireless<\/p>\n

Size<\/p>\n

5.93 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches (150.56 x 71.82 x 8.35mm)<\/p>\n

Weight<\/p>\n

6.84 ounces (194 grams)<\/p>\n

Colors<\/p>\n

Brown, Green, White\u00a0<\/p>\n

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First off, it\u2019s rocking a much more hand-friendly 6.32-inch AMOLED (2640 x 1216) display \u2014 with the same 165Hz refresh rate found on the standard OnePlus 15. This screen size pits it squarely against the Galaxy S26, making it a compact flagship that\u2019s way easier to handle in one hand.<\/p>\n

If that\u2019s not enough, it\u2019s also powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip with up to 16GB of RAM. Since this is the exact combo powering the current OnePlus 15, I\u2019m confident that the 15T will be a beast for gaming or anything else you throw at it.<\/p>\n

More importantly, it steals the feature I love most about the larger OnePlus 15: that massive 7,300 mAh silicon-carbon battery. That propelled the OnePlus 15 to levels unseen before in Tom\u2019s Guide\u2019s battery drain test, so I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if the 15T actually surpasses it, given the smaller screen.<\/p>\n

Dual camera setup with telephoto abilities<\/p>\n

Naturally, I pay close attention to camera performance, and the OnePlus 15T features a capable dual-camera system. It houses a 50MP main sensor paired with a 50MP telephoto lens capable of 3.5x optical zoom.<\/p>\n

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These specs are nearly identical to those on the standard OnePlus 15, save for the omission of an ultrawide lens. If these sensors are indeed the same as those in the OnePlus 15, you can expect outstanding shots worthy of the best camera phones<\/a> on the market. On the video front, I\u2019m impressed that it retains 8K recording and slow-motion capabilities of up to 240 fps.<\/p>\n

While it would\u2019ve been nice to have that third ultrawide sensor, this main-and-telephoto combo should suffice for most users. Around the front, you\u2019ll find a 16MP selfie shooter, which is a slight step down from the 32MP sensor found in the OnePlus 15.<\/p>\n

Likely to have limited release<\/p>\n

Currently, the company sells the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R at $899 and $699, respectively. The OnePlus 15T slots in at around $624, which remains an attractive price for anyone yearning for a compact phone that doesn’t sacrifice power.<\/p>\n

However, don\u2019t hold your breath for a stateside release. While it is currently launching in China, I don\u2019t anticipate a wider rollout for this phone \u2014 which is a genuine shame. OnePlus hasn\u2019t confirmed whether it will be sold in India, though the chances are high given that the OnePlus 13T launched there previously.<\/p>\n

Regardless, I really hope OnePlus reconsiders with future models because a compact flagship like this would be a much-needed addition to the lineup.<\/p>\n

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