OnePlus 15 - US - Hit or Miss

[MarkX]

So far I'm pretty happy. It feels funny to complain about battery life on this thing, but I do seem to be getting less than some others. I'm at roughly 9 hours SOT with 39% left. Horrible, I know. I set it up mostly from scratch, but did copy over some app data from the Fold 7, which is probably what did it. I may backup/reset it over the weekend and see if that gives me the numbers others seem to be getting.

I'm a big fan of the UI. It is just similar enough to iOS that I feel like I'm getting the best of both worlds. The gimmick where the 1 on the clock widget turns red when it is 10/11/12/1 am/pm is a nice touch and I like it. Adds a little flavor to the phone. So far my only complaint is the sound quality from the speakers. It sounds pretty nasty compared to other phones I've had in recent years. The free buds I got from ordering the phone are very nice though, and more than make up for it.

How long have you been using the phone?

As a side note, I quite like the speaker sound, not that I use it much for other than the odd youtube vid etc. I normally use my galaxy buds 3.

 

[Akinom]

How long have you been using the phone?

As a side note, I quite like the speaker sound, not that I use it much for other than the odd youtube vid etc. I normally use my galaxy buds 3.

I've had it since Wednesday afternoon. The battery was draining pretty rapidly during initial setup, but seems to have went closer to normal after giving it a full charge that evening. Just now threw it back on the charger with 26% remaining, so close enough to 2 days!

 

[jamezr]

any of you with the OPO 15 would you post some pics you've taken?

 

[maka344]

The OP15 is using Qualcomm’s latest and great modem, the X85 - has anyone noticed any difference with cellular reception compared your previous phone?

 

[MarkX]

The OP15 is using Qualcomm’s latest and great modem, the X85 - has anyone noticed any difference with cellular reception compared your previous phone?

I notice a big improvement on signal strength vs my iPhone 17 pro and now gone pixel 10 Pro.

Where the afore mentioned pair had 2 bars signal in my notoriously poor reception area of my house, my Op 15 has 4 bars showing!

Take from that what you will.

 

[MarkX]

any of you with the OPO 15 would you post some pics you've taken?

Here's a few from my late afternoon dog walk.

 

[dk001]

The OP15 is using Qualcomm’s latest and great modem, the X85 - has anyone noticed any difference with cellular reception compared your previous phone?

I have had no issues (using TMobile). It worked well and I didn’t pay it any mind.
Hits it “just works” 😁

 

[jamezr]

Here's a few from my late afternoon dog walk.

Those are great shots! Thanks for sharing. I think OPO has upped their camera game!

 

[maka344]

Here's a few from my late afternoon dog walk.

Great shots, did you do any editing and which mode did you shoot in?

 

[Akinom]

Not being able to use lock screen widgets is an odd design choice. It is of course not that important, but I was surprised to discover OOS doesn't let you add them. Otherwise, the phone is still checking all the boxes for me. It has been just under a week, but I believe this is my favorite android device I've owned to this point.

 

[TheLocNar]

The OP15 is using Qualcomm’s latest and great modem, the X85 - has anyone noticed any difference with cellular reception compared your previous phone?

My cell signal download is now more than 2x that of my home wifi. 😂

 

[MarkX]

Great shots, did you do any editing and which mode did you shoot in?

Thanks.

Just plain old auto mode with no editing.

 

[dk001]

Not being able to use lock screen widgets is an odd design choice. It is of course not that important, but I was surprised to discover OOS doesn't let you add them. Otherwise, the phone is still checking all the boxes for me. It has been just under a week, but I believe this is my favorite android device I've owned to this point.

I am able to add widgets to mine similar to the iPhone. See attached.
Or are you looking at something else?

 

[dk001]

To give a view of basic photos, I have attached four, the same shot taken with basic setup from the same spot.
I had to crop the iPhone image as it was too large to attach.
They are OP15, S25Edge, ZFold7, iPhone Air.

 

[MarkX]

To give a view of basic photos, I have attached four, the same shot taken with basic setup from the same spot.
I had to crop the iPhone image as it was too large to attach.
They are OP15, S25Edge, ZFold7, iPhone Air.

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There's not much to separate them all, to me it just shows that whatever phone you get the camera is good enough.

 

[dk001]

There's not much to separate them all, to me it just shows that whatever phone you get the camera is good enough.

Unless you are an amateur or professional photographer, most cameras on the higher end devices are very good and more than good enough for daily use.

 

[HouseLannister]

$100 gift card from Best Buy or Amazon with purchase

This new phone is faster than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it's $300 cheaper, AND it comes with a free $100 gift card — what are you waiting for?

Best Buy and Amazon will now give you a $100 gift card when you buy the OnePlus 15.

www.androidcentral.com

 

[andy2141]

Kinda tempted by this in the UK. Not had a oneplus phone since the 8T. Think that was the one with the pop up camera module.

Is the watch 2 any good in terms of WearOS devices?

 

[MarkX]

Kinda tempted by this in the UK. Not had a oneplus phone since the 8T. Think that was the one with the pop up camera module.

Is the watch 2 any good in terms of WearOS devices?

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The Oneplus watch 2 is OK for free but there are much better wear os devices out there.

 

[dk001]

Kinda tempted by this in the UK. Not had a oneplus phone since the 8T. Think that was the one with the pop up camera module.

Is the watch 2 any good in terms of WearOS devices?

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The watch isn’t at all bad. Got the Black. I like my Galaxy 8 better.

 

[maka344]

Kinda tempted by this in the UK. Not had a oneplus phone since the 8T. Think that was the one with the pop up camera module.

Is the watch 2 any good in terms of WearOS devices?

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Add a trade in but don't actually send it and get an extra instant £50 off.

 

[andy2141]

Add a trade in but don't actually send it and get an extra instant £50 off.

Might even be able to use my daughters uni discount as well

 

[maka344]

Might even be able to use my daughters uni discount as well

Yes, for an additional 10% off.

 

[Harthag]

any of you with the OPO 15 would you post some pics you've taken?

In San Diego this past week and shot a lot of photos with the OP15. I'm very happy with the camera, these are all just point and shoot with some zoom adjustment. The camera struggles when lighting conditions are less optimal which I think everyone knows. My wife's iPhone 16 PM was much better when taking photos of people in front of buildings with shadows in late afternoon. When lighting is good the camera performed better than my wife's iPhone to our eyes.

 

[jamezr]

In San Diego this past week and shot a lot of photos with the OP15. I'm very happy with the camera, these are all just point and shoot with some zoom adjustment. The camera struggles when lighting conditions are less optimal which I think everyone knows. My wife's iPhone 16 PM was much better when taking photos of people in front of buildings with shadows in late afternoon. When lighting is good the camera performed better than my wife's iPhone to our eyes.

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Love the San Diego zoo! One of my favorites and the tram ride is always nice too!