OnePlus 15 confirmed to launch with the latest Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset

OnePlus 15

OnePlus has officially confirmed that its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 15, will debut with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform. Announced on September 25, 2025, the device is among the first in the world to feature Qualcomm’s most advanced chipset, setting the stage for a new era of performance-driven smartphones.

Qualcomm partnership and performance

Speaking about the launch, Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus, highlighted the brand’s longstanding collaboration with Qualcomm, stating that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 “delivers the speed, intelligence, and efficiency” OnePlus users demand. Chris Patrick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Handsets at Qualcomm Technologies, added that the new processor combines the world’s fastest mobile CPU with an advanced GPU and NPU, ensuring breakthrough speed, gaming performance, and intelligent efficiency.

Photography and imaging

The OnePlus 15 will also introduce the company’s self-developed DetailMax Engine, a new imaging system designed to leverage advanced algorithms and processing power to deliver photographs with exceptional clarity and realism. With this, OnePlus aims to push its flagship camera experience further, catering to both enthusiasts and professional users.

Gaming and software experience

Optimised for gaming, the OnePlus 15 promises sustained performance and thermal efficiency, ensuring smooth gameplay even under heavy load. Powered by OxygenOS, the company’s custom Android-based operating system, the flagship is expected to provide adaptive performance and software optimisations tailored for gamers and multitaskers alike.

Availability

While OnePlus has not yet revealed a specific launch date, it confirmed that more details about the OnePlus 15’s features and availability will be shared in the coming weeks. Positioned as its performance flagship, the device is expected to lead the company’s smartphone lineup in late 2025.