The OnePlus 15 stole the spotlight when it launched at the end of October, but now all eyes are shifting toward its successor—the OnePlus 15T. And honestly, OnePlus seems more eager than ever to double down on high-refresh displays.
When the OnePlus 15 was teased, it faced plenty of criticism. Many users weren’t happy about the shift from a 2K 120Hz panel to a 1.5K display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The concern was simple: nobody wants to lose out on screen sharpness, especially on a large phone.
They reduced the display size slightly—from 6.82 inches to 6.78 inches—upgraded the light-emitting material to the latest Oriental X3, and added a blazing-fast 165Hz refresh rate with a 1-nit ultra-low brightness eye-care mode. At first, people didn’t pay much attention. But once the real device hit the hands of users, everything changed.
The 165Hz refresh rate wasn’t just a marketing number.
Mainstream mobile games fully supported it, and the frame rate stayed impressively stable.
Pair that with a huge 7300mAh battery and the in-house Fengchi game engine, and the OnePlus 15 ended up outperforming expectations—earning a strong 9.4 rating on certain platforms. It became one of those phones that you appreciate only after actually using it.
No wonder OnePlus now seems fully committed to this formula.
OnePlus 15T: Compact Size, Big Performance
On November 22, a well-known tech tipster dropped a hint:
“A 6.3-inch compact performance phone… want it with a 165Hz refresh rate?”
The emoji he used made the hint even more obvious—this is the upcoming OnePlus 15T.
A 6.3-inch compact flagship with a 165Hz ultra-high refresh rate?
That’s bold. And honestly, kind of exciting.
From everything leaked so far, the OnePlus 15T is shaping up to be the most polished compact phone OnePlus has made.
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OnePlus 15T Specifications (Based on Leaks)
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Ultimate Edition chipset
- OnePlus’ self-developed Fengchi game engine
- Dedicated Wi-Fi chip + separate touch chip for better responsiveness
- IP68/69 water and dust resistance
- 6.3-inch flat display by Tianma
- 165Hz ultra-high refresh rate
- 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- Ultra-high-frequency PWM dimming
- 50MP triple rear camera setup
- Large main sensor
- Ultra-wide lens
- Periscope telephoto lens
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In short, OnePlus wants to deliver a compact flagship that fixes past weaknesses—especially in camera performance, water resistance, and display technology—while keeping the things users love: smooth gaming, long-lasting battery life, and flagship-level power.
Why the OnePlus 15T Might Be the “Perfect Compact Flagship”
A 6.3-inch screen hits a sweet spot:
small enough for comfort, big enough for immersive use.
Add a flagship processor, a 165Hz refresh rate, improved cameras, and IP69 durability, and the OnePlus 15T starts looking like the dream device many compact-phone fans have been waiting for.
If OnePlus nails the pricing, this could easily become one of the most talked-about phones of the year.
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