OnePlus is preparing to unveil its next compact flagship, the OnePlus 15T, in China later this month. While the company hasn’t revealed the exact launch date yet, teasers about the device have already started appearing online.
Recently, Li Jie, President of OnePlus China, confirmed that the upcoming phone will feature an upgraded periscope telephoto camera.
Upgraded LUMA periscope lens
In a post shared on Weibo, Li Jie revealed that the OnePlus 15T will include a new LUMA periscope telephoto lens.
According to the executive, the upgraded camera hardware will bring improvements in:
- Portrait photography
- Zoom performance
- Overall image clarity
This suggests OnePlus is focusing heavily on camera performance for its next compact flagship.
Slim design with minimal camera bump
Despite the improved camera system, the company claims the OnePlus 15T will still maintain a slim and lightweight design.
Highlights mentioned in the teaser include:
- Minimal lens protrusion
- Thin and lightweight body
- Improved cooling system
The phone is also expected to include a larger battery, although the exact capacity hasn’t been officially revealed yet.
Rumored specifications
According to recent leaks, the OnePlus 15T could arrive with strong flagship hardware.
Expected specs include:
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Display: 6.32-inch AMOLED panel
- Resolution: 1.5K
- Main camera: 50MP Sony Lytia 700 sensor
- Periscope telephoto: 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor
This camera setup could deliver strong zoom capabilities and improved portrait photography compared to its predecessor.
Launch expectations
The OnePlus 15T is expected to launch in China later this month, likely as the successor to the OnePlus 13T.
More details about pricing, battery size, and availability should be revealed as the official launch approaches.
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