OnePlus 15 Renders Leak with iPhone-Like Design, But Can They Be Trusted?

The OnePlus 15 is rumored to undergo a significant design refresh, but newly surfaced renders on Weibo suggest the company might be taking a surprisingly conservative approach. The leaked image portrays a design that resembles an iPhone far more than a bold new OnePlus flagship, raising questions about its authenticity.

The render reveals a squircle-shaped camera module with three lenses, a flat rear panel, and minimal experimentation—quite the opposite of the “Never Settle” philosophy that once defined the brand. The leak also shows three possible colorways: Dune, Absolute Black, and Mist Purple. However, with the source being unverified, the image should be viewed with skepticism. The front design isn’t shown, though earlier reports hint at a 1.5K display with a 165Hz refresh rate.

Beyond the renders, what’s confirmed is more exciting. The OnePlus 15 will debut the company’s new DetailMax Imaging Engine, moving away from its long-standing Hasselblad partnership. Camera samples already shared by the brand highlight improvements in clarity and detail. Under the hood, the device is set to be among the first smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM.

On the software front, the OnePlus 15 will run Android 16 out of the box, as confirmed by its Geekbench appearance. Powering the device will be a hefty 7000mAh battery, backed by 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support—specifications that could make it one of the most powerful flagships of 2025.

While the renders may not inspire confidence, the hardware and software upgrades lined up for the OnePlus 15 suggest that this flagship could still be one of the year’s most compelling launches.