Hands on with the OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Watch Lite

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology with the OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Watch Lite? These two devices are designed to enhance your daily life with their innovative features and sleek designs. Let's take a closer look at what makes them stand out from the crowd.

Before we get to deep into that though here is the video of the unboxing.

 

OnePlus 15R: The Ultimate Value flagship

The OnePlus 15R is a powerhouse smartphone designed for those who crave top-notch performance. Its stunning display and lightning-fast processor make it a game-changer for multitaskers and content creators. Whether you’re editing photos streaming videos or playing games the OnePlus 15R delivers a seamless experience every time.

Having used the device for a few days now I’m thoroughly impressed. It feels incredibly fast and smooth and lasts a surprisingly long time. I’ve only had to charge it once in four days after nearly three. The feel in my hand and the punchy display are also noteworthy. I haven’t had much chance to test the cameras yet but I plan to do so over the next week. 

Here is a tour of the device from all the angles

 

And now time for the specs of the OnePlus 15R

Specification	Details
Dimensions	163.41 x 77.04 x 8.30 mm
Weight	214g (Charcoal Black), 215g (Mint Breeze)
Display	17.35 cm (6.83”)
Display Resolution	2800×1272 pixels (FHD+)
Pixel Density	450 ppi
Aspect Ratio	19.8:9
Display Brightness	HBM 1800 nits
Display Refresh Rate	60/90/120/144/165Hz adaptive, max 165Hz (only in listed games)
Display Cover Glass	Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i
Display Colour Gamut	100% DCI-P3
Display Colours	1.07 billion colours (10-bit)
Display Features	Sun display, reduced white point, eye comfort reminders, motion cues, eye comfort for gaming, colour enhancement, colour appearance model
Operating System	OxygenOS 16.0 based on AndroidTM 16
Processor	Snapdragon® 8 Gen5 Mobile Platform
CPU	Qualcomm® OryonTM CPU @3.8GHz
GPU	Qualcomm® AdrenoTM GPU 8-series@1225MHz
RAM	12GB LPDDR5X Ultra
Storage	256GB UFS 4.1
Battery	7400mAh/29.01Wh
Available Configurations	12GB+256GB
Front Camera	32 megapixels
Front Camera Lens	5P
Front Camera Focal Length	25 mm equivalent
Front Camera Autofocus	Yes
Front Camera Aperture	f/2.0
Front Camera Video	4K (30 fps), 1080P (30 fps), 720P (30 fps), 4K EIS/OIS (30 fps), 1080P EIS/OIS (30 fps), 720P EIS/OIS (30 fps), 4K TIME-LAPSE (30 fps), 1080P TIME-LAPSE (30 fps)
Front Camera Features	Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE
Rear Camera	50MP
Rear Camera Lens	6-element lens
Rear Camera OIS	Optical Image Stabilisation
Rear Camera Focal Length	24mm equivalent
Rear Camera Aperture	f/1.8
Rear Camera Field of View	84°
Rear Camera Flash	Monochrome LED flash
Rear Camera Video	4K video recording at 120fps, 60fps, and 30fps, 1080p video recording at 120fps, 60fps, and 30fps, 720p video recording at 30fps, 4K EIS/OIS video recording at 120fps, 60fps, and 30fps, 1080p EIS/OIS video recording at 120fps, 60fps, and 30fps, 720p EIS/OIS video recording at 30fps, 4K SLO-MO video recording at 120fps, 1080p SLO-MO video recording at 240fps, 120fps, and 720p SLO-MO video recording at 480fps, 240fps, and 30fps
Rear Camera Features	Photo, video, portrait, night, panorama, cinematic, SLO-MO, long exposure, dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, high-resolution, Google Lens, PRO features
Connectivity	LTE/LTE-A 44 MIMO
GSM	850/900/1800/1900MHz
WCDMA	1/2/4/5/6/8/19
LTE FDD	1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71
LTE TDD	34/38/39/40/41/42/48
5G NR	n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n13/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/ n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Display	Yes
WLAN Tethering	Yes
Wi-Fi 5GHz	160MHz, 22 MIMO
Audio Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0
NFC	Yes
GPS	Dual band GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Sensors	Proximity, ambient light, colour temperature, e-compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, infrared remote control
Ports	USB 2.0, USB Type-C, standard Type-C earphones, dual nano-SIM slot
Buttons	Virtual navigation buttons and gestures
Audio	ORearity Audio
Multimedia	HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Audio Formats	MP3, AAC, AMR, APE, OGG, FLAC, WAV, MIDI, WMA
Video Formats	MP4, 3GP, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, HEVC, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, WEBM, TS, M2TS, ASF
Image Formats	JPEG, BMP, PNG, DNG, HEIF, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, WBMP, ICO
In the Box	OnePlus 15R charger, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, protective case, quick guide

 

OnePlus Watch Lite: Stay Connected on the Go

The OnePlus Watch Lite is your ultimate companion for staying connected and active all day. It features heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking and workout modes to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Plus its long-lasting battery ensures you can keep up with your busy lifestyle.

Seamless Integration for a Connected Experience

What sets the OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Watch Lite apart is their seamless integration. Pairing these devices offers a truly connected experience that boosts productivity and convenience. You can receive notifications on your watch, remotely control your phone’s camera and effortlessly track your fitness data. The possibilities are endless within the OnePlus ecosystem.

I’ve been using this for the past few days and haven’t even had to remove the charger from the box yet. It’s still going strong. I haven’t managed to pair it with more than one device yet but I’ll work on that during the review period and let you know how it goes. I might even do a quick video demo. I’ve made phone calls over the speaker and mic combo and they’ve been as clear as any other smartwatch I’ve used in the past so I’m quite impressed.

I’ve been able to get notifications for emails and WhatsApp messages without any real issues. However, I’ve found that you can only read the headline of an email and sometimes you can’t even do that. This can be a bit annoying because I use this method to sift through my emails when I’m on the move and it feels like a step backwards to me. I still need more time with it to see how it feels long-term.

Here are some images of the watch for you too devour.

Here are the Specs of the OnePlus Watch Lite

Specification	Details
Design	Silver steel, Black steel, or Bezel
Case	Silver stainless steel or Black stainless steel
Strap	White fluororubber with stainless steel buckle or Black fluororubber with stainless steel buckle
Wrist size	140-210 mm
Bottom case	Plastic (PA+55%GF) with glass sensor area
Size	44.98 mm (excluding lugs) x 44.98 mm x 8.9 mm (excluding optical health sensor area)
Weight	Approx. 35 g (excluding wrist strap), 59 g (including wrist strap)
Screen	1.46-inch AMOLED, 464 x 464 pixels
Brightness	Default max. brightness: 600 nits, High brightness mode: 1500 nits, Peak brightness: Up to 3000 nits (only in self-developed workout mode, which will automatically turn on in strong sunlight)
Cover glass	2.5D Sapphire crystal
PPI	317
Battery capacity	339 mAh (typical), 330 mAh (rated)
Battery life	330 mAh (rated capacity) (confirm the sports mode information)
Maximum battery life	10 days (based on battery life model test results)
Typical battery life	7 days
Always-On Display (AOD) battery life	4 days
Charging time	0% to 80% in 60 minutes or less, Full charge in 90 minutes or less
Fast charging	10-minute charge for 24 hours using MCU BES2800BP
Operating system	OxygenOS Watch 7.1
Storage	4GB EMMC
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2, Classical Bluetooth, BLE, Profile, HID, HFP v1.6, HSP v1.2, A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.5, SPP v1.1 and later versions
GPS	Dual-band L1+L5, including Beidou, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and QZSS
Calling	Bluetooth calling
Compatible smartphones	Android 9.0 or iOS 14.0 and above
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Air pressure, Optical heart rate, Optical blood oxygen, Wrist temperature, Ambient light
NFC	Supported, but mobile payment is not supported
Other features	Intelligent connectivity cross-OS dual-phone pairing, Over 400 watch faces, Health 60s Wellness Overview, Mind and Body Evaluation, Sleep tracking (deep sleep, light sleep, REM sleep, awake time, respiratory rate, sleep SpO2), Sleep score and suggestions, Sleep mode, High/low heart rate alerts, Resting heart rate, Sleep benchmark heart rate, Daily activity and achievement reminders, Blood oxygen monitoring (manual SpO2 measurement, all-day tracking, low SpO2 alerts), Breathing exercise, Fall detection, Cycle tracking, Wrist temperature, Over 100 sports modes
Durability	5ATM, IP68
Package contents	One watch (strap included), Integrated watch charging cable, User guide, Safety and warranty booklet

 

So theere you ahve the OnePlus 15 R smartphone and the Oneplus Watch Lite smartWatch. Both of these are very cool devices and i am thoroughly enjoyying testing them out. if you are interested in getting hold of them then check out the OnePlus Website fore the latest deals as these are currently available on some preorder specials.