Highlights

• OnePlus 15R is confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
• Its early Geekbench scores suggest a close performance to the flagship OnePlus 15.
• OnePlus 15R will feature a 165Hz display, and four IP ratings. 

The OnePlus 15R is scheduled to launch in India on December 17. The phone is essentially the global variant of the OnePlus Ace 6T, which recently debuted in China. It becomes the first device to feature the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, offering performance that comes close to the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. A newly surfaced benchmark listing has now heightened the excitement, providing a clearer picture of the hardware the phone will bring.

OnePlus 15R appears on Geekbench

A handset carrying the model number OnePlus CPH2767 has surfaced on Geekbench, as spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav. The model number and specifications strongly suggest it’s the upcoming OnePlus 15R. The listing reveals an octa-core processor based on ARMv8 architecture, with a base clock speed of 3.32GHz. The CPU configuration includes two high-performance cores running at 3.80GHz and six additional performance cores at the base frequency. This setup aligns with Qualcomm’s newly announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.

The benchmark entry also shows the device equipped with around 10.88GB of RAM, which would be marketed as 12GB. The OnePlus smartphone is also running Android 16, expected to be layered with OxygenOS 16. The motherboard identifier listed is “canoe”.

In Geekbench, the OnePlus 15R scored 2,784 in single-core and 9,329 in multi-core tests. While impressive, these figures sit slightly below the performance of the OnePlus 15. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the flagship achieved scores of 3,579 (single-core) and 10,575 (multi-core) in 91mobiles’ testing. This is expected since the 8 Elite Gen 5 is more powerful than the 8 Gen 5. 

Even so, the numbers indicate that the 15R will deliver strong performance when it hits both Indian and global markets, offering a more affordable alternative to the flagship OnePlus 15 while still packing a next-gen chipset.

What to expect from the OnePlus 15R?

In addition to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the OnePlus 15R is confirmed to feature a 165Hz display, like the flagship OnePlus 15. However, it might not support 165fps gaming, as OnePlus India has teased 120fps for the 15R. If consistent, 120fps would still guarantee a smooth gaming experience with fewer frame drops. 

The OnePlus 15R is set to arrive with an impressive four IP ratings—IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K—offering top-tier resistance against dust and water. This makes it one of the most durable phones in its segment. For the Indian market, the device will be available in green and black colour options.

While the OnePlus Ace 6T in China packs a massive 8,300mAh battery with 100W fast charging, the OnePlus 15R is expected to come with a slightly smaller but still substantial battery capacity. The camera setup might be more modest, as early reports suggest a dual-camera system without a telephoto lens.

Even so, the OnePlus 15R appears to be primarily geared toward performance, delivering speeds that come close to the flagship OnePlus 15. For users seeking near-flagship power at a more accessible price, the OnePlus 15R is shaping up to be a strong option to look forward to.