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The eagerly anticipated OnePlus 15 smartphone is just a month away from its official launch, but it appears that early glimpses of the device have already emerged.
YouTuber Geekerwan has released a concise six-minute video review focusing primarily on the gaming capabilities of the successor to the OnePlus 13.
This upcoming model boasts the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, positioned as one of the first phones to utilize this powerful processor. This is particularly significant as Apple has recently introduced its liquid-cooled A19 Pro chip with the iPhone 17 Pro.
OnePlus 15 Benchmarks
The initial benchmarking results are quite intriguing, indicating that the OnePlus 15 outperforms the iPhone 17 Pro Max on the Geekbench 6 multi-core test, although it does not achieve the same results in the single-core test.
These tests suggest that while the new CPU is impressive, it falls slightly short of Apple’s efficiency metrics.
On the graphics side, the combination of the OnePlus 15 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip performs exceptionally well, surpassing Apple’s solution in 3DMark benchmark tests and efficiency evaluations. This could herald a stellar year for mobile gaming enthusiasts.
In real-world gaming scenarios, such as a demanding sequence in Honkai Star Rail, the OnePlus 15 approached the coveted 60fps threshold even more closely than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, the power consumption and running temperature slightly exceed Apple’s performance.
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165Hz Display
Additionally, the review emphasizes the major new feature of the OnePlus 15: its impressive 165Hz refresh rate. This heightened responsiveness reportedly enhances gameplay, allowing for quicker firing responses in games like Crossfire and Delta Force.
As the support for 165Hz refresh rates expands, particularly among competitive gaming titles, we will be watching how this feature evolves.
Although the teaser review didn’t delve deeply into other features, it confirms that the OnePlus 15 is shaping up to be an impressive device, especially for gamers seeking top-tier performance.
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