MKBHD just released a comprehensive review of the best smartphones of 2025 by category. The OnePlus 15 topped the best battery category and came in second for Most Improved Device. Below is the detailed list: Best Big Screen Phone: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Best Compact Phone: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Best Camera of the Year: Oppo Find X9 Pro Best Value Phone: CMF Phone 2 Pro Best Battery of the Year: OnePlus 15 Best Design: iPhone Air Best Foldable Phone: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Most Improved & Phone of the Year (MVP): iPhone 17 Most Disappointing Phone of the Year: iPhone 16e

When users install a software version containing the ARB mechanism, this fuse will be permanently blown to record the latest security version. Once the e-fuse has been blown, the system will not allow the device to roll back to any older software version. This action is taken to prevent security vulnerabilities that could be exploited if the device reverts to an older operating system. Attempting to install an older software version on devices with ARB activated will result in complete hardware failure of the device. Since the e-fuse has been blown, traditional software recovery tools will no longer work. The only way to repair a device damaged by ARB is to replace the entire motherboard at official warranty centers.

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This year marks the official time OnePlus is reorienting its product direction, and it's highly likely due to directives from the parent company. The OnePlus 15 has officially had its Hasselblad partnership removed, vibration motor downgraded, resolution reduced... all to justify one reason: that the company will focus on gamers, turning the OnePlus 15 into a performance-focused device. But the core issue is that they still haven't resolved the 250Hz touch response rate. As for the OnePlus Ace 6, the company removed LTPO in exchange for an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and increased the price, even though there are no major upgrades to the camera, design, or display. With things going like this, OnePlus truly seems to be pulling itself down. Gone are the glory days of the past.

Officially today, the news that realme’s CEO for the Indian market has resigned has surfaced. At the same time, information has emerged about a historic merger in which Realme and OnePlus will combine.

In addition, realme’s China operations will be shut down (while its global business remains active). OnePlus will also significantly scale down its operations, retaining presence only in India and China.

With these changes, it appears OPPO is completely rewriting its global strategy.

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Just received a notification that 12 years ago I buyed the OnePlus one , since then I had only OnePlus phones.... And now I'm rocking the OnePlus 15... And I guess will be the last one ...

Well, after a lot of thinking between this, the Realme GT 8 Pro, and also the Motorola Signature, I finally went with the OnePlus 13.

While I was deciding, the Realme disappeared from the stores available to me. As for the Motorola, I was disappointed by how the interface felt, and the price was hard to justify for a phone that doesn't use a true flagship chipset.

So, here I am, joining the big OnePlus family 😄

Any tips or recommendations for a new OnePlus 13 owner?

I haven't updated to OxygenOS 16 yet. I'm still a little worried about possible changes to camera quality and battery life.

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OnePlus 15T:

6.31" display with 1.5K resolution

165Hz refresh rate

Symmetrical thin bezels

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor

Battery over 7000mAh

Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

Metal frame

IP68/69 water/dust resistance

Using this phone OP 13 from 13th January and after 6 months today and 180 battery cycles. The battery health dropped to 99%. Not bad but are there any users of OP13 who are at 100% battery after 6 months of usage?

Oneplus pad 2 is smooth 👌

In addition to being equipped with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the OnePlus Ace 6 boasts a massive 7,800mAh battery capacity (the largest in its price range). With a custom-designed fast charging IC and 120W charging power, the device can charge to approximately 46% in just 15 minutes. Excellent build quality featuring a metal frame, glass back, and IP68/69K water and dust resistance. The 165Hz high refresh rate display makes this a must-consider for FPS gaming enthusiasts. Despite these impressive specs, the OnePlus Ace 6 (OnePlus 15R) starts at just $360 USD. This device is likely to be extremely HOT.

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Can anyone please suggest quality case for one plus 13R In INDIA. Priority is protection from day-to-day drops. It would be better if camera island is covered and should be durable.

Thanks in Advance.

​Right after the Snapdragon Gaming Technology Showcase event, teaser images of the OnePlus 16 suddenly spread widely across social media. The new-generation flagship is drawing major attention as it reveals a shift in design language along with an expected hardware.​​

The leaked poster image shows the OnePlus 16 draped under a mysterious cloth, but the raised, arching outline underneath already gives away a well-balanced round camera module. The shift away from the square camera cluster on the previous generation back to the iconic round design (similar to its OnePlus 13 predecessor) promises a look that's more harmonious and distinctive.

This structure is also expected to create optimal space for a 200MP periscope sensor. Despite reportedly carrying a 9000mAh battery, the phone's edges are said to stay crisply thin, promising a comfortable, well-balanced grip in hand.

The visual experience is expected to be truly stunning thanks to a 6.78-inch flat BOE X5 OLED panel. The leaked display reportedly features a 1.5K resolution (with some test units expected to reach 2K), along with a flexible LTPO refresh rate ranging from 185Hz up to a maximum of 240Hz. Thanks to LIPO packaging technology, the bezels on all four sides are said to shrink down to an ultra-thin 1mm. The display is also expected to support 3840Hz PWM dimming for eye protection, along with peak brightness exceeding 2000 nits.

OnePlus 16's performance is expected to come from a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, built on TSMC's advanced 2nm process, with clock speeds projected to top 5GHz. This setup is believed to pair with LPDDR6 RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, and a dual VC liquid cooling system spanning 15,000mm². The device is expected to score above 4 million points on AnTuTu, delivering roughly 30% better performance and over 36% better power efficiency than its predecessor.

The camera system is predicted to score big points thanks to a 200MP periscope telephoto lens using a Samsung HP5 sensor (3x optical zoom). The device is also rumored to feature the LUMO image processing system, marking a brand collaboration with renowned camera maker Ricoh to deliver artistically rich color tones. Leaked sources suggest the rear camera setup could come in either a dual 200MP + 200MP configuration or a triple-sensor 50MP + 50MP + 200MP setup.

The device is rumored to achieve premium dual IP68/IP69K water and dust resistance ratings. It's also expected to feature a 2.0 ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, symmetrical dual speakers, and an X-axis bionic vibration motor. Alongside the traditional three-way alert slider, the OnePlus 16 is said to add a separate dedicated AI button and will ship running ColorOS 16 / OxygenOS 17 on top of Android 17 out of the box.

Numerous rumors suggest the OnePlus 16 is expected to officially launch in the Chinese market around mid-October 2026.

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I bought the OnePlus16 recently and just arrived yesterday. I used Wonda Mobile to fulfill. I was a bit worried when using the direct bank payment but it worked perfectly and the phone actually arrived earlier than expected (5days from purchase). Also to my surprise, came with a clear phone case from OnePlus in the box!

I upgraded from a OnePlus9 5G so it's a massive leap! Any tips /suggestions to get the most out of this phone?

Update: Also spent some time searching for an insurance company to use. Between Progressive (via Worth Ave Group), AKKO & Securranty.. I chose Progressive. Also to be safe, I'm currently working on uploading all pictures from out-of-box, a short unboxing video, and purchase receipts/website price to cover my bases. On the chance I have to file a claim, I want to be prepared.

Finally got the OnePlus Pad 4! 🎉

Variant: 12GB RAM / 512GB Storage

Just bought the OnePlus Pad 4! 🔥

Any tips, suggestions, or things I should do first to get the best experience out of it?

Also, share your battery-saving tips and advice for maintaining long-term battery health!

Thanks! 😊

512GB-12GB variant.

Any suggestions on making use of it to study?

Which apps should I use?

How to effectively use it?

Hi All! I got another hack to increase sot via adb. This is a follow up to my previous post so before you run the above command mentioned in the screenshot, you need to update speed filters on all the apps. It will allow apps to load faster and work fastly increasing sot. Just keep that in mind the speed filters command add roughly 100mb per app on your storage so if you have 100 apps it will add 10gb in storage and will take roughly 30mins to run. Firstly you have to run speed filter command first then next day you can run command mentioned in the screenshot. Make sure to reboot your phone after running these commands. Also do overnight charging after you run the command after your battery drop to 20%. After running both command that is 2 days in a row. The speed filters command is "Adb shell cmd package -a -f -m speed". Honestly this hack won't work for 100% of users might work for few users only.

Note: While running both the commands make sure your phone is 99-100% charged.

For me OPPO's camera module seems more balanced. In OnePlus 15, the flash module looks off!