The next OnePlus star could arrive earlier than expected. According to new information, The OnePlus 15 would have a global launch on November 13weeks after its presentation in China at the end of October. This would be a change with respect to the pattern of recent years, in which the brand first presented in its country of origin and left the international deployment for January. If confirmed, OnePlus would be placed in the Christmas campaign and would compete face to face with rivals who have also accelerated their calendar.
This advance is not alone. During the last days, OnePlus has been showing project pieces: name confirmation, design details and hardware advances. Among the highlights, they appear The use of the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and one 165 Hz screen To boost performance and fluidity, in addition to its own processing engine called Detailx. They are clues that draw an ambitious flagship that wants to improve what is achieved by OnePlus 13 on drums, camera and sustained power.
Advanced global launch and strategy change
To Force of Nature. #OnePlus15 In Sand Storm. Coming Soon. pic.twitter.com/ML16CSMWVO
– Indian OnePlus (@oneplus_in) SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Yes November 13 It is confirmed as the definitive date of the international debut, OnePlus would break with its most recent tradition (China in autumn, global in January). The play makes strategic sense: it reduces the window in which the Chinese model monopolizes solo holders, avoids losing media traction at the beginning of the year and Take advantage of the Purchase Peak of November and December. There are also voices in the opposite direction, with sources that still point to January 2026, but the trend of the latest leaks points to an advance of the calendar.
Almost immediate synchronization between China and international markets would have a direct impact. Not only would it affect markets such as India or Europe: for Spain, a launch in November would imply availability before Christmas and, probably, aggressive launch offers next to brand accessories. OnePlus has refined its production chain in the last generations and seems prepared for rapid deployment if the filtered calendar is fulfilled.
What do we know: Snapdragon 8 Elite and 165 Hz screen
Beyond the date, there are several details already confirmed, especially about its design. The OnePlus 15 will mount Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5the new Qualcomm socate for the most powerful Android mobiles of 2026, with improvements in performance, generative artificial intelligence and efficiency. In photography, OnePlus Abandon the Hasselblad seal To boost Detailxits own processing engine with which it promises more sharpness and uniform colorimetry in all lenses.
The screen would make another jump: there is talk of a 165 Hz flat panel With very thin frames, designed for games and ultrafluid navigation. If the brand repeats its high energy density formula, we could see a Large capacity battery with fast charge greater than 100 w Yy wireless load. In any case, OnePlus has a history of good sustained performance thanks to more ambitious cooling systems in its high ranges.
In design, OnePlus has shown a finish “Sand Storm” With fiberglass rear and micro-ARC treatment for the metallic frame, more resistant than conventional aluminum. The camera module leaves the round island and adopts a plaque with soft corners, displaced to one end of the chassis. In addition, several advances indicate the replacement of the classic Alert slider by a programmable key (called 'Plus/Quick Key') to quickly access specific functions.
For brand users, change of materials and the new button can be the most visible news. The Alert Slider was almost a OnePlus icon. Therefore, it remains to be seen if new key provides sufficient customization – for example, to launch the camera, activate a game profile or commute sound modes – and if you arrive with a good repertoire of actions in oxygenos.
A strategic movement to close 2025 with force before the start of 2026
If OnePlus meets this Advance of the global launchIt will press competitors who have traditionally been presented in January or February. The combination of the new generation chip, an ultra -grape screen and its own photographic engine is attractive, but, as always, the key will be in the price in Spain and in which the brand maintains its good real autonomy. November can be a good month to discover it.
