The OnePlus 15R is set to eliminate battery anxiety with a significant announcement.

      Additionally, the flagship OnePlus 15 is now officially open for pre-order in the US.

      The forthcoming OnePlus 15R will feature a substantial 7,400mAh battery, alleviating any concerns about battery life, especially considering the impressive performance of the OnePlus 15.

      OnePlus has confirmed the large battery capacity for its upcoming budget-friendly flagship, which will include several premium features from its higher-priced counterpart at a more affordable price.

      The device will also support 80W SuperVOOC charging, allowing for rapid recharging. Other specifications include a 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED display with 450 pixels per inch and variable brightness ranging from 1800 nits down to 2 nits, even going as low as 1 nit when the Reduce White Point mode is enabled.

      It will be equipped with Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, which is just a step below the Elite chip found in the OnePlus 15.

      True two-day battery life

      I’ve been using the OnePlus 15 for several weeks, and its battery life has truly impressed me. As I write this, I have 40% battery remaining after being unplugged for one day and 14 hours – achieving two-day battery life is indeed possible without needing to limit usage.

      Why am I sharing this? The OnePlus 15 features a 7,300mAh battery, while the upcoming OnePlus 15R will come with an even larger 7,400mAh battery.

      This is promising for those seeking a phone with a solid display and performance, while also desiring long battery life and a more budget-friendly price tag.

      We also have a glimpse of the phone’s design, as OnePlus has been forthcoming in showcasing the 15R since it was officially named last month.

      The OnePlus 15R is set to launch on December 17 alongside the Pad Go 2 and Watch Lite, at which point we will learn all the details about the device. Both the 15R and Pad Go 2 will be available in the US.

      OnePlus 15 now available for pre-order

      For those interested in a true flagship device, the OnePlus 15 is now available for pre-order in the US. The model with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at $999.99. There is also a 12GB+256GB variant, but it is currently not available for pre-order in the US.

      The OnePlus 15 has been on sale in various markets worldwide for several weeks, but its launch in the US was delayed.

      John is the Managing Editor at Digital Trends, with over a decade of experience as a consumer technology and automotive journalist.

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