OnePlus 15R

OnePlus 15R 5G 256GB in Kenya (Brand New)

The OnePlus 15R 5G 256GB price in Kenya at FancyTech is KSh 81,999. It is a brand new upper-mid-range 5G phone with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display at 165Hz with 3600 nits peak brightness, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip (3 nm), a 50MP OIS main camera with an 8MP ultrawide, a massive 7400mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W fast charging and an IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance rating. It runs Android 16 with OxygenOS 16. It comes in Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze and Electric Violet.

Buy the brand new OnePlus 15R in Kenya from FancyTech.

Highlights

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) with Adreno 829 graphics — near-flagship performance.
• 6.83-inch AMOLED display: 1272 × 2800, 165Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3600 nits peak.
• 50MP main camera (1/1.56″ sensor, OIS, PDAF) + 8MP ultrawide (112°).
• 4K video at 30, 60 and 120 fps.
• 32MP selfie camera with autofocus, OIS and 4K recording.
• 7400mAh Si/C battery with 80W wired fast charging.
• IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance + Gorilla Glass 7i.
• Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, infrared port and stereo speakers.
• 256GB UFS 4.1 storage with 12GB RAM.
• Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor.

Display

• Type: AMOLED, 1 billion colours, 165Hz, PWM dimming
• Size: 6.83 inches (about 90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1272 × 2800 pixels, about 450 ppi
• HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Ultra HDR image support
• Brightness: 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak. GSMArena measured 1204 nits max.
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

The 165Hz refresh rate is faster than most phones at this price (typically 120Hz or 144Hz), and the 3600-nit peak brightness is among the highest in any phone.

Performance

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (SM8845, 3 nm)
• CPU: octa-core (2 × 3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
• GPU: Adreno 829
• RAM: 12GB
• Storage: 256GB UFS 4.1
• Card slot: none

Software

• Android 16 with OxygenOS 16

Camera system

Rear cameras (dual)

• Colour spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video recording

• 4K at 30, 60 and 120 fps
• 1080p at 30, 60, 120 and 240 fps
• Gyro-EIS and OIS stabilisation

Selfie camera

• 32MP, ƒ/2.0, 25 mm (wide), autofocus
• HDR, panorama
• Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, gyro-EIS and OIS

The selfie camera has both autofocus and OIS, which is uncommon.

Audio

• Stereo speakers. GSMArena measured –25.7 LUFS, which they rate as “Very good.”
• 3.5 mm headphone jack: no

Battery and charging

• Battery: 7400mAh silicon-carbon lithium-ion
• Wired charging: 80W
• No wireless charging

Durability and build

• Build: Gorilla Glass 7i front, aluminium frame, glass back or glass-fibre reinforced plastic back
• IP68/IP69K: dust tight, withstands high-pressure water jets and can be immersed up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes
• Dimensions: 163.4 × 77 × 8.1 mm (or 8.3 mm depending on variant)
• Weight: 213 g or 219 g depending on variant
• SIM: nano-SIM + nano-SIM + eSIM (two active at a time), or nano-SIM + nano-SIM depending on variant

Connectivity

Sensors and security

• Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor (faster and more reliable than optical)
• Accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor and compass

Design and colours

• Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze and Electric Violet

SAR values

• Head: 1.08 W/kg
• Body: 1.00 W/kg

EU energy and durability label

• Energy: Class A
• Battery endurance: 77 hours 51 minutes, 1300 cycles
• Free fall: Class D (45 falls)
• Repairability: Class B

Full specification summary

OnePlus 15R vs OnePlus 13S

The 15R has the bigger screen, bigger battery and stronger water resistance. The 13S has a more compact body, a telephoto camera and the higher-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.

Frequently asked questions

What is the OnePlus 15R 256GB price in Kenya?
KSh 81,999

What chip does the OnePlus 15R have?
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) with Adreno 829 graphics.

How big is the battery?
7400mAh silicon-carbon with 80W wired fast charging.

How good is the camera?
It has a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.56″ sensor and OIS, an 8MP ultrawide and a 32MP selfie camera with autofocus and OIS. It records 4K at up to 120 fps.

How bright is the screen?
3600 nits peak brightness.  

Is it waterproof?
It is rated IP68/IP69K: dust tight, withstands high-pressure water jets and immersion up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes.

Does it have 5G?
Yes, with SA and NSA support. Check band support for your carrier.

Does it have NFC?
Yes.

Does it have a memory card slot?
No.

Does it have a headphone jack?
No.

Does it have wireless charging?
No.

Does it have stereo speakers?
Yes, rated “Very good” by GSMArena.

Does it support eSIM?
Some variants support nano-SIM + nano-SIM + eSIM (two active at a time). Others are nano-SIM + nano-SIM only. Confirm on your units.

What colours does it come in?
Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze and Electric Violet.

What warranty does it come with?
This product has no warranty in Kenya yet!

How is delivery handled?
See the delivery terms on fancytech.co.ke.