OnePlus 15R to run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Source: OnePlus, Qualcomm

OnePlus confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 15R will be the first smartphone launching globally to feature the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform. The device, which is part of the OnePlus R series that's focused on performance and high-end gaming, is set for a full unveiling on December 17.

The new Snapdragon chipset, refined in collaboration with OnePlus, promises significant performance boosts, including a 36% increase in CPU performance, an 11% increase in GPU performance, and up to 46% improved artificial intelligence performance over the previous generation. 

OnePlus 15 launches in Canada with flagship power, record-setting 7,300mAh battery

Source: OnePlus

OnePlus has officially launched its newest flagship, the OnePlus 15, in Canada, positioning it as a powerhouse device with exceptional endurance and cutting-edge performance.

It is available in two main configurations, starting at a competitive $1,299.99 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model and available in Infinite Black. Power users can opt for the enhanced $1,399.99 version, which bumps the memory to 16GB RAM and storage to 512GB, and comes in two other finishes outside of Infinite Black, namely Sand Storm and Ultra Violet.

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Valve Steam Frame VR headset can run games natively

Source: Valve

While Valve's new Steam Frame VR headset is primarily a streaming virtual reality headset, it can also run games natively in standalone mode. The headset launches in 2026 for an undisclosed price.

You can consider it a SteamOS PC, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, with 16GB LPDDR5X memory and 256GB or 1TB UFS storage, with microSD card support. It also comes with an onboard 21.6Wh battery, allowing you to play with or without a wired connection.

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OnePlus 15 will be one of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered phones

Source: Phone Arena

During Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit in China, OnePlus teased its upcoming flagship phone, the OnePlus 15. The tech company said it will be one of the first devices in the world to carry the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Qualcomm claims its latest chip "delivers breakthrough speed, sustained gaming power, intelligent photography and all-day efficiency."

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