notebookcheck.com review of the OnePlus 15. This affordable high-end phone is a great choice for anyone looking to spend less. However, this comes with some performance issues. In our review, we take a close look at the OnePlus 15.

Pros

  • stylish design

  • comparatively inexpensive (especially when imported)

  • bright display

  • up to 165 fps in games

  • highly responsive touchscreen

  • waterproof

  • good camera system

  • powerful speakers

  • good battery life

  • 120W fast charging

  • world phone with good reception

  • accurate GPS

  • 6 years of updates

Cons

  • performance issues, significant throttling

  • case gets very hot

  • only mediocre energy efficiency

  • stripped-down camera system

  • display has PWM flickering

  • only mediocre Wi-Fi performance

  • no UWB

  • Chinese import lacks eSIM support

  • slight creaking when bent

  • back cover partly plastic instead of glass

  • charger only included with Chinese version

  • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Glass costs more. So reviewers often list plastic as a con. Plus, it can be get scratched. You get ceramic coating on the black and violet variants back panel with glass.

    The sandstorm white variant uses fiberglass on its back. But, the frame and camera deco uses Micro-arc Oxidation (MAO) which should be durable.

    • Ghoelian@piefed.socialEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Ngl I’d prefer a scratched plastic back than a shattered glass one. Most glass-backed phones I’ve used are way too slippy as well.

      • frongt@lemmy.zipEnglish
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        4 days ago

        If I don’t have a case on my Pixel it will literally slide off any surface I place it on. My desk is very nearly level, but if I put it there and look away, next thing I know it’s fallen on the floor.