OnePlus continues to drip-feed details about the OnePlus 15R ahead of its December 17 launch, and this time the focus is squarely on selfies. According to the company, the upcoming “ultimate value flagship” will feature the best front-facing camera ever fitted to an R Series device — a notable upgrade for a line traditionally defined by performance first.

The headline change is hardware. The OnePlus 15R becomes the first R Series phone with a 32MP selfie camera, doubling the resolution of the 16MP sensor found on the OnePlus 13R. More importantly, it also adds autofocus to the front camera for the first time on an R Series device, promising sharper selfies and more reliable focus for group shots and video.

Video sees a meaningful jump too. The OnePlus 15R can record 4K video at up to 30fps using its front camera, a sizeable step up from the 1080p limitation on the 13R. For creators, streamers, and frequent video callers, that alone makes the 15R feel far more current.

As teased in earlier TalkAndroid coverage, the selfie upgrades are backed by OnePlus’ broader imaging push this generation. The 15R inherits the DetailMax Engine first introduced on the OnePlus 15, bringing the same computational photography stack — including Ultra Clear Mode, Clear Burst, and the Clear Night Engine. On the rear, OnePlus has already confirmed support for 4K video at up to 120fps, all showcased on a 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED display.

Performance remains a core pillar of the 15R story. As previously announced, it will be the first device available globally to launch with the co-defined Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. OnePlus is also including its G2 Wi-Fi chip for improved connectivity and a dedicated Touch Response Chip designed to reduce input latency during gaming and fast interactions.

Battery life is shaping up to be another differentiator. The OnePlus 15R packs a 7,400mAh battery — the largest ever fitted to a OnePlus phone — with the company claiming it is engineered to retain at least 80% capacity after four years, even under harsh operating conditions.

The OnePlus 15R will be fully revealed on December 17 during a livestreamed launch event in Bengaluru, India. With performance, battery life, and now a genuinely upgraded selfie camera all locked in, the R Series is positioning itself as more well-rounded than ever this year.