OnePlus is turning heads with a surprise purple twist on its upcoming OnePlus 15R. The brand just teased the 15R Ace Edition in a vibrant Electric Violet shade, mirroring the China-only OnePlus Ace 6T. This joins the previously revealed Charcoal Black and Mint Green options, giving buyers three bold colors to choose from when the phone drops globally on December 17.
As the first global smartphone to pack Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, the 15R steps up as successor to the OnePlus 13R. Hardware stays identical across variants, but the Ace Edition stands out with a fiberglass back etched with “Ace”—OnePlus calls it perfect for “ultimate Ace gamers.” US availability remains unconfirmed, though the global push suggests it could hit North America too.
Powering the beast is a massive 7,400mAh battery (edging out the OnePlus 15’s 7,300mAh), paired with a dedicated Touch Response Chip for snappier gaming at always-on 120fps and a Wi-Fi booster for rock-solid connections. Expect a 6.83-inch AMOLED display at 165Hz refresh, triple IP ratings (66/68/69/69K) for extreme durability, 100W fast charging, up to 16GB RAM, and a dual-camera rear setup. It ships with OxygenOS 16, loaded with Plus Mind AI smarts.
Stay tuned for full specs and pricing post-launch—this could be OnePlus’ gaming mid-ranger to beat.