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OnePlus will release its newest flagship earlier than normal. The OnePlus 15 is expected to launch globally on Nov. 13 instead of the usual January timeframe.
The phone is already on sale in China, but it will also be available in the US and Canada, according to OnePlus, which cautions that "the open sale date in the US is subject to change."
(Credit: OnePlus)The phone is notable because it runs Qualcomm’s newest chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It also packs a 7,300mAh battery, whereas the OnePlus 13 has a 6,000mAh one. There's also an advanced ceramic-grade coating, which OnePlus says is "1.3x harder than titanium mid frame, offering enhanced durability without compromising on style."
OnePlus is going from 13 to 15, meanwhile, since the number four’s pronunciation sounds like death in Mandarin and is traditionally seen as unlucky in the country.
We don't have US pricing yet, but in China, the OnePlus 15 starts at 3,999 yuan ($563) for the version with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. If you sign up to receive promotional material from OnePlus, you can get $50 off the phone when it goes on sale or get the chance to win a free OnePlus Pad 3.
The company will live-stream the Nov. 13 event on its YouTube page. Stay tuned for our coverage.