2026 is the year of smartphone price hikes and every major brand like Oppo, Realme and Samsung has increased prices of their new and existing smartphones. Now, it looks like the next victim is the popular OnePlus 15R, which is soon reportedly going to cross the Rs 50,000 mark.
OnePlus 15R is getting expensive in India
According to credible tipster Abhishek Yadav, the OnePlus 15R will receive a price hike in India effective from March 1, 2026. The smartphone will now cost Rs 4,000 more for both the 12 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 512 GB models.
Based on that, the phone will now start from Rs 51,999, instead of Rs 47,999. To own the top-end model, customers will now need to pay Rs 56,999 compared to the previous price of Rs 52,999. As of now, we were unable to spot any change in the pricing online.
Also, since this information does not come directly from OnePlus, take it with a pinch of salt. However, if true, this will be really disappointing for fans waiting to purchase the OnePlus 15R. It already costs Rs 5,000 more than the OnePlus 13R and now with an upcoming price revision, it is going to get even costlier.
OnePlus 15R Specifications and Features
As for what the smartphone offers, since the OnePlus 15R India launch happened way back in December 2025, we have its entire specification list. Here is a quick rundown of the same:
- 6.83-inch 1.5K 165 Hz LTPS 10-bit AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 7i protection
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor
- Touch Response Chip and G2 Wi-Fi Chip
- 12 GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage
- OxygenOS 16 update based on Android 16 with Plus Mind AI
- Dual rear camera setup with 50 MP Sony IMX906 main camera with OIS and 8 MP 112° ultra-wide angle lens
- 32 MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture
- 7,400mAh battery with 80W fast USB-C charging
- IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K dust and water resistance rating
- In-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, infrared sensor, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS, dual SIM 5G, NFC and USB-C 2.0 port.
That said, with a starting price of Rs 47,999, the OnePlus 15R was a well-rounded package. Now, with its increased pricing, the newly launched iQOO 15R seems much more recommendable. However, if you are interested in the OnePlus 15R, we urge you to purchase the phone before March 1, 2026. We have a dedicated OnePlus 15R review as well to help in your decision-making.
