OnePlus Confirms India Launch Date For 15R And Pad Go 2
The OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2 are to launch in India on December 17 and will be available in multiple color options.
OnePlus has officially announced the India launch of its mid-range flagship, the OnePlus 15R, for December 17, 2025, alongside the affordable tablet OnePlus Pad Go 2, marking a strategic expansion of its ecosystem just weeks after the OnePlus 15 series debut. The 15R, positioned as a performance-oriented successor to the popular 13R, will be available exclusively via Amazon India and the company's e-store, teasing a dual rear camera setup and IP69K dust-water resistance in Charcoal Black and Minty Green colorways. Priced competitively around Rs 45,000 based on leaks, it aims to capture the premium mid-segment with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 power, appealing to gamers and power users seeking flagship features without the full price tag.
The OnePlus 15R's design echoes the Ace 6T launched in China, featuring a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 5,000 nits peak brightness for immersive visuals, paired with a 7,000 mAh battery supporting 100 W100 W wired charging—doubling down on endurance amid rising battery demands. Camera expectations include a 50MP main sensor with ultrawide and telephoto lenses, while the Pad Go 2 counters with a single rear shooter in Shadow Black and Lavender Drift variants, targeting budget-conscious consumers with an 11.35-inch 2.4K display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, and 8,500mAh battery for all-day productivity.
This staggered rollout—15 series in November followed by 15R—deviates from OnePlus' traditional January cadence, allowing quicker market response to competitors like Samsung's Galaxy A-series and Vivo's V-line. The Pad Go 2, an upgrade over its predecessor with Dolby Vision support and optional stylus, strengthens OnePlus' tablet push in a market dominated by iPads, while the 15R's IP69K rating sets a durability benchmark for rugged daily use.
OnePlus' aggressive pricing and ecosystem bundling could drive holiday sales, with early bird offers teased for Notify Me registrations. The launch event, expected to stream live, will showcase OxygenOS 16 on Android 16 out-of-box, promising AI enhancements and seamless integration across devices—positioning the duo as a compelling value proposition in India's hyper-competitive smartphone and tablet arenas.
