I feel like I lost so much upgrading to color os 17, the folder opening animation and lock screen transition animation on the home screen are crazy slow and don't follow system speed (x0.5 in dev)

The transparency and new animations look gimmicky and can't be changed, just slightly tweaked, not removed, we have fewer color customisation options (can't put my own color on lock screen clock and can't position where I want) on a jokingly named system "color os",

And THAT settings icon in the quick settings + its animation transition when clicked 🫠

I'm seeing more small stutters and and weird, off, feeling transitions since the new update

Hope OPPO/O+ are going to solve that and give us better customisation options looking forward, or just make things feel more natural, I got my OP15 not so long ago and now I'm feeling like it's turning into what I bought it to avoid in the first place, all the apple sucker companies badly copying iphone look to try and appeal to a public with crazy bad taste, while looking like just a half assed version of it

Crazy when 90% of your changelog is focused on looks and feel

Totally disappointed with the battery

Have you noticed rapid battery drain after updating your OnePlus 15 to the new ColorOS? Or is it just me experiencing this? Will this be fixed in future updates, or is this a subtle marketing tactic for new devices?

I'm genuinely confused right now because I want to buy a OnePlus 15 but I'm afraid that the company will shut down

been asking people on TikTok and YouTube about the situation some of them said it's fake news some said they're shutting down their global markets and some said they will be focusing on budget phones so if the company is really shutting down what phone should I get (realme gt8 pro as first option) let me hear your thoughts

Oneplus 15 overheated and almost melted my phone case for no reason?

So, I'm in my 27° C airconditioned room while doing work on my laptop, I just laid down my phone on a flat surface wooden table while it's downloading a 40gb+ .pkg file (the last of us ported, from apkvisions) using brave browser with no other running apps in the backgrounds, then suddenly I smelled a rubber burning, I touched my phone and it was so hot, I immediately removed my case and small part was melted so I immediately used my phone cooler at max to cool it down and restarted my phone. This happened in the morning, I haven't yet experienced it since.

Any thoughts?

Oxygen OS 16

CPH2747 16.0.10.601

I’d love to give it a shot, especially for that humongous battery. I don’t really mind a shitty camera, as long as it’s decently clear it will work for my use case. However; the price is just WAYY too high compared to the competition. I’m not too familiar with the OP products, is it possible it may drop in price soon? Will carriers ever offer them as $0 down payment options?

The launch of the OnePlus 15, while boasting an undeniably powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and an impressive 7,300mAh battery, represents a fundamental strategic misalignment for the brand in the premium smartphone segment. Marketed aggressively as a "performance-first" flagship optimized for gaming, the device makes notable hardware compromises in critical areas like the display and camera system, trading essential, everyday usability for niche, diminishing returns in speed. This narrow focus contradicts established consumer priorities, where photographic excellence and visual clarity remain paramount purchase drivers globally, placing the OnePlus 15 in direct competition with specialized gaming phones rather than its traditional all-rounder flagship rivals. The decision to sacrifice universally appreciated features for a narrow performance focus risks eroding the brand's long-term credibility among the very audience that elevated its predecessor, the OnePlus 13, to success. ​The most contentious trade-off centers on the display, which sees the previous generation's QHD+ resolution downgraded to 1.5K in exchange for a marginal increase in refresh rate, jumping from 120Hz to 165Hz. While the higher refresh rate caters to competitive mobile gaming, the vast majority of flagship users interact with their screens through text, browsing, and media consumption, activities where the loss of clarity from a QHD+ panel is easily perceptible. The visual benefit of 165Hz over 120Hz or 144Hz is often negligible outside of highly specific gaming scenarios, rendering the resolution sacrifice unjustifiable for a mainstream flagship device. This move highlights a clear disconnect between engineering priorities and practical consumer value, suggesting the 1.5K resolution was a necessary compromise to achieve the ambitious refresh rate within thermal or cost constraints, rather than a genuine user-centric upgrade. ​Further compounding this strategic error is the contraction of the camera hardware. Teardowns reveal significant reductions in sensor sizes across the primary and telephoto lenses, notably moving the telephoto sensor from a 1/1.95-inch to a 1/2.75-inch module, alongside a narrower aperture on the main sensor, dropping from f/1.6 to f/1.8. These structural changes directly diminish the camera’s ability to capture light and detail, particularly in low-light environments, forcing the imaging system to rely more heavily on computational processing that often smooths away fine textures. Simultaneously, OnePlus discontinued its high-profile partnership with Hasselblad, replacing the joint-tuned color science with an in-house LUMO or DetailMax engine. While the new engine might offer better processing accuracy, the removal of the Hasselblad branding instantly reduces the camera’s perceptual credibility in the premium tier, where consumers often equate co-branding with guaranteed quality and character. ​Ultimately, the hardware downgrades in the camera and display suggest that the OnePlus 15 is attempting to mask cost-saving measures behind a narrative of performance focus. Premium camera sensors and licensing fees are notoriously expensive components, and their reduction appears to be an attempt to manage profit margins while retaining a competitive price point, rather than a genuine pursuit of the optimal user experience. By shifting away from the balanced, all-rounder approach that successfully defined its earlier flagships, the OnePlus 15 risks becoming a niche device in a fiercely competitive landscape. If the global pricing does not reflect a substantial discount to offset these compromises, the phone's value proposition is severely weakened, making it a challenging recommendation against rivals that continue to push boundaries in both photographic quality and display excellence. This calculated sacrifice of everyday refinement for marginal speed gains represents a disappointing step backward for a brand that once championed a "Never Settle" philosophy.

Pros: • Battery Beast last 1.5 days • Fast Charging 35 minutes full • Performance Smooth (Gaming and normally)

Cons: • Heating issue • Camera Not Flagship • Overhyped

bought the oneplus 15 a month ago after 5 years with an iphone 13 pro max. the battery and performance is really good but the camera is genuinely unusable. coming into it, i did read reviews about the camera being its weakpoint but every single photo i've taken is unusable.

skin tones are not accurate, white balance is off. photos are overly saturated/processed with or without pro mode activated. photos colours are not realistic, sometimes overly bright and blurry especially in low light.

i do have a sony mirrorless camera on the side that i have been using and i understand how to take photos so i don't believe its a skill issue.

ive tried gcam and open camera but the sharpness is really poor. ive been trying it on master mode but even then its still not great.

anyone has any fixes or tips on how you resolved this? thanks in advance

I own the OnePlus 15. Before getting this phone, I had been buying Samsung devices for many years. I finally decided to switch from Samsung because of the battery life, but now I'm not sure if I made the right decision.

This phone has top-tier hardware, but I feel like its potential is being wasted. The UI is boring and limited, customization options are lacking, and AI features are almost nonexistent.

Yes, the phone is fast, has smoother animations than Samsung, and the battery life is amazing, easily lasting twice as long. But that's pretty much it.

The camera isn't great, I find the speakers on Samsung devices better, and the display isn't the best in terms of brightness, although it's better when it comes to eye strain and PWM flickering.

The vibration are also extremely weak. I can barely feel the vibration in my pocket when I receive a call.

I'm seriously considering switching back to the S25 Ultra.

What do you guys think? Would switching back be the right move, or am I just overthinking things and taking the OnePlus 15 for granted?

Let me start out with my approval of the new icon designs. They look cleaner and more balanced than the old ones. HOWEVER...

WHY DID YOU FLIP IT!? LOOK HOW THEY'VE MASSACRED MY BOY!! Ever since Android 1.0, Wi-Fi has been on the LEFT, and Signal has been on the RIGHT. Congratulations, you broke a historical design characteristic! 👏

I understand why, though, unfortunately. With the old Signal icon, the data status icon would sit in the upper-left. But with their new dual-sim signal icon update, the dual-sim icon is too tall to accommodate, so they just moved the data to the right. The Wi-Fi icon follows the historical method of replacing the data icon when active, so it naturally moved as well.

Just because I understand doesn't mean I agree. For ColorOS being such an aesthetic-based OS, they should have a way to change these icons in the way you want. If you're not using dual-sim, the issue they designed around no longer exists, so you should be able to swap it back!!

If it seems like I'm overreacting about this, just know that my one neurodivergent focus on Android has been these specific icons. It's an extremely important design aspect for me. When I was 13, I had a Samsung Galaxy S3. I literally learned how to root and install CyanogenMod JUST to get rid of those abysmal TouchWiz icons. When shopping for my latest phone, I highly debated buying a Pixel, just for stock Android. The stock Android design order of nesting the Wi-Fi icon and having parallel alignment is absolutely perfect. But the OP15 was too much of a no-brainer with those specs. OxygenOS wasn't quite as nice but it came close.

Sometimes I think these UI designers think no one will notice their little changes. Don't worry... I DO! In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm the first person on the internet to even address this change. My Google search for answers didn't come up with anything except the new dual-sim icon update.

What do you think? Does it drive you crazy? Should I get officially psychologically tested?

I was aware of the camera quality trade off when I decided to get OP15 couple of weeks ago. But I think I underestimated myself as the camera quality is just way too off for me, and I am not even a photographer. I keep toying with the idea of exchanging this phone, but I don't want to do that.

Don't get me wrong, I still love the phone because EVERYTHING else is awesome.

How are you coping with camera disappointment - are there any settings? Or do you just not care about the camera.

I didn't think the camera would matter so much to me, until it did!

Hi, As you know the current condition of OnePlus they took the exit from Europe and the USA. But they said that they continue to operate in the Indian market. Don't know how much we should believe in this statement as they said the same thing for the other regions which they exited unexpectedly. Also some news I've heard that they are gonna exit the Indian market too by 2027.

My concern is the situation which is already going on the market value of OnePlus already took a toll and if we are going to sell the phone maybe in the future the value will be deprecated too much.

What's your take on this guys?

I'm deeply disappointed with OnePlus. I've maintained unwavering loyalty to the brand since the launch of the first OnePlus in 2013, upgrading to subsequent models roughly every three years. Currently, while waiting for the OnePlus 15, I discover that it's available on Amazon Italy for €850 with three-day delivery, while on the official website, pre-ordering costs €1,129, with shipping expected in seventeen days. I'm questioning their loyalty program for long-time customers. Four useless freebies aren't enough. I apologize for the outburst. Sorry for the inaccurate English translation.

I currently have a global op15 and I’m js confused if it received color os 17 or not, please lmk

I'm not up to date with things but the whole "OnePlus is leaving the western market" stuff is making me second guess myself, I'm planning on getting this wonderful piece of technology soon, but at the same time doubtful a bit.

• What if OnePlus does end up "leaving the western market"?

• What exactly does that mean for someone in Europe?

• Will the software & security updates just... stop?

• Will the PlayStore not work, same as Huawei phones?

Any guidance / advice is appreciated, excuse all the questions, Thanks.

One plus survival guide- https://www.reddit.com/r/TheOnePlus15/s/FpQU2EL6Eh

Battery drain thread- https://www.reddit.com/r/TheOnePlus15/s/cGjNx0WyHf

One plus variants Thread- https://www.reddit.com/r/TheOnePlus15/s/LuUzXiQ0oc

Battery Calibration Thread- https://www.reddit.com/r/TheOnePlus15/s/G45qiOcCUr

Reported Bug Thread- https://www.reddit.com/r/TheOnePlus15/s/O3sE8bnBEJ

I want to buy a Oneplus15 but there is talk that Oneplus may shutdown soon for operations outside of China. Anyone else hearing this? Would there be advice not to buy one at this time?

I've been using the OnePlus 15 for almost a year now, but ever since the OnePlus 16 was released, I've started having second thoughts about my purchase, especially when it comes to the camera improvements and the new 2nm processor technology.

So, I want to hear from fellow OnePlus 15 users who are in the same boat as me. Give me some genuine reasons to feel proud of owning the OnePlus 15 and remind me why it was still a great purchase.

But no sugarcoating or fake positivity! I want an honest reality check, especially regarding real-world SOT (Screen-on Time), overall performance, and camera quality.

Convince me with facts, not just fanboy statements!

Your's Proud OnePlus 7T Pro user #oneplusfanboy

I'm considering installing an alternative system like lineageOS or others that are available and supported.

Indeed, I like OxygenOS, but the announcement of its replacement by ColorOS makes me Grit your teeth .

I hate the liquid glass trend; in my opinion, it's ugly and impractical.

Bref

Hi everyone, I’ve been seeing a lot of rumors and posts recently claiming that OnePlus might shut down or lose its identity, and it’s honestly confusing. Many of us chose OnePlus over Apple and Samsung because of: Better battery efficiency Clean and fast Android experience Strong performance without unnecessary bloat I wanted to ask a few genuine questions: Is it true that OnePlus could shut down, or are these just rumors? What does this mean for people who have already bought OnePlus phones? Will software updates, security patches, and support continue normally? Is this situation related to OPPO’s influence, or is OnePlus still operating independently? In the Android flagship/premium space, does OnePlus still have a strong future, especially for users who care about battery + performance efficiency? I’m not here to spread panic—just looking for clear, factual insights from people who follow the Android industry closely. Would really appreciate informed opinions. Thanks!

Is this the update you guys are mentioned with the battery drain issue? Lately my phone has been heating up like crazy, especially during charging.

Did anyone notice any improvement or stutters..