OnePlus 15 Spotted in the Wild Ahead of Launch

While we wait for the official launch of the OnePlus 15, an image of this device has now appeared in the wild. Revealed on Weibo, the leak, though not confirmed, shows the physical structure of this new flagship device.

It reveals a square camera module on the back of the device that houses three lenses. This seems like a step up from the smaller OnePlus 13s, which shipped earlier this year with just two rear cameras.

The leaked photo wasn’t a random snapshot. It was shared by PEL, a professional esports league in China, suggesting that the OnePlus 15 is being promoted as a performance-driven device.

Digital Chat Station, a well-known leaker, confirmed that the phone in the image is indeed the OnePlus 15. This positioning lines up with earlier reports that OnePlus wants to market its next flagship as a gaming and high-performance powerhouse.

One key detail missing from the phone is the Hasselblad branding. This brand has been part of the company for several years. But after the end of the partnership, OnePlus is now in a new phase.

The company will now rely on its new in-house “DetailMax Engine” to handle image processing. How this stacks up against Hasselblad’s influence remains to be seen. However, the shift suggests OnePlus does not want to rely on another brand for things it can handle.

According to leaks and rumours, Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor will power this device. A listing on Geekbench earlier this month backed up those claims.

Reports also suggest the phone will feature a BOE X3 Oriental display with a smooth 165Hz refresh rate. This is a step beyond most flagship screens on the market today.

The battery is expected to be larger than what we saw on the OnePlus 13, paired with faster charging speeds. However, there is no exact figure at the moment.

The device shown in the Weibo post comes in a clean white finish. But leaks suggest OnePlus will also offer a new colourway inspired by earthy tones. That could give buyers a fresh alternative to the brand’s usual darker shades.

The OnePlus 15 is tipped to make its debut in October, first in China and then globally. If the rumours are true, the device might be the next best thing the Chinese company has to offer this year.