OnePlus 15s isn’t happening, tipster claims

Is the OnePlus 15s Happening? New Reports Suggest a Shift in Strategy

If you’ve been following OnePlus’s release cycle, the pattern seemed pretty predictable. Last year, we saw the 13T land in China, followed shortly by its Indian counterpart, the OnePlus 13s. With the 15T already out in China as of March, many of us were waiting for the inevitable 15s announcement for the Indian market.

Well, you might want to hold off on those expectations. According to a reliable tipster, it looks like the OnePlus 15s isn’t on the cards after all. The device is reportedly skipping India entirely, marking a break from the brand’s usual strategy of regional rebadging.

This news adds a layer of uncertainty to the company’s roadmap. It’s also unclear whether the highly anticipated OnePlus 16 will make its way to Indian shores. While it would be a major surprise if the flagship 16 series bypassed such a critical market, the current ambiguity is fueling plenty of speculation among enthusiasts.

We are keeping a close eye on the calendar, as the OnePlus 16 is currently rumored for a September launch in China. That month is shaping up to be a showdown, with several major Chinese smartphone manufacturers expected to drop their latest flagships around the same time. Whether the 16 finds its way globally or stays region-locked remains the million-dollar question.