OnePlus’ next palm-friendly premium phone has been popping up in teasers and leaks for weeks. But now the company has finally announced the launch date for its upcoming OnePlus 15T.
The device will be unveiled in China later this month and is the next compact powerhouse. In a recent teaser poster, OnePlus confirmed that the 15T launch event is scheduled for March 24, 2026.
What’s all the fuss about?
For fans of smaller phones, this is a big moment. Compact Android flagships aren’t all that common, and OnePlus seems poised to take the lead in this segment once again. And the OnePlus 15T is not a “lite” flagship either. It is expected to feature a comfortable 6.32-inch screen, similar to the base Galaxy S26.
But the screen still supports a 165Hz refresh rate and slim, symmetrical bezels, just like its bigger brother. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, bringing flagship-level performance.
So what’s the catch?
A small phone usually had to contend with a smaller interior space, and battery capacity was always the first casualty. However, the OnePlus 15T impresses with an absolutely insane 7,500 mAh battery that easily eclipses anything Samsung or Apple have to offer.
It’s even larger than the cell that powers the OnePlus 15. While its predecessor skipped wireless charging, the 15T supports 50W wireless charging as well as fast 100W wired charging. The camera setup still skips the ultra-wide lens, but the telephoto shooter now supports a longer 3.5x optical zoom.
Prices and further details are currently unclear. But given the improved specs like the larger battery, newer chip, and improved periscope telephoto lens, a price increase is all but certain.
