OnePlus leaves its Hasselblad partnership behind with its new model, OnePlus 15, by radically changing its approach to photography. Instead, he decided to continue with Oppo’s LUMO imaging system. In the statement made by the company’s China President Li Jie, it was stated that this new system will offer the brand’s most advanced camera experience ever. This model, where software is prioritized as much as camera hardware, claims to offer a different experience.
The LUMO system stands out as the highest level image processing technology developed under the umbrella of Oppo. It is aimed to obtain more precise results in areas such as color accuracy, light depth and toning. One of the points emphasized by Li Jie is that this system makes a significant contribution not only to the hardware but also to the software. In this way, it becomes possible to capture more consistent frames both during the day and in low light conditions. On the other hand, it should be noted that the camera experience is not limited to sensors only.
OnePlus 15 triple camera system offers portrait, wide angle and telephoto focused solutions
Despite everything, traces of Hasselblad collaboration have not been completely erased from the OnePlus 15. Master Mode, large format shooting options and color tones identified with the brand continue to be preserved. This shows that the brand did not start from scratch when it came to cameras; On the contrary, it shows that it has built a bridge with the new system by taking advantage of the old structure. In addition to all this, it appears that the visual atmosphere that users are accustomed to will be largely maintained. The absence of Hasselblad’s name does not mean that the visual results will be unfamiliar to the past.
From a hardware perspective, OnePlus 15 appears to be equipped with three 50-megapixel sensors. While Sony LYT-700 acts as the main camera, OmniVision OV50D is used for ultra wide angle and Samsung JN5 sensor is used for periscope telephoto. Thanks to this triple structure, landscape shots, close-up portraits and long-distance shots are collected in a single device. However, how successful this variety will be in practice will become clear through real-world tests. Despite everything, technical data reveal that it promises a versatile experience.
In particular, the 3.5x periscope lens, equivalent to 85 mm focal length, can provide more natural background separation in portrait shots. This lens offers a physical advantage over software-supported solutions regarding depth of field. On the other hand, with 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision video recording and Pro XDR support, the device also aims to appeal to video content producers. Being able to take high-resolution images in a wide focal range creates a special value for photography lovers. The ultra-clear live photo feature is among the details that complete this versatility.
On the screen side, a 6.78 inch X3 panel produced by BOE is used. This panel comes with 1.5K resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 165Hz. It seems that the visual experience is not limited only to the camera, and the screen technology has also been developed to support this experience. This entire structure promises a smoother use while playing games or watching videos. The technical specifications of the screen clearly reveal that the device is positioned in the premium segment.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, which provides the performance of the device, offers a more balanced structure than previous generations. The new generation Glacier cooling system used in heat management draws attention with its double capillary layer structure. This system manages to keep the temperature of the device at a certain level in applications requiring intensive processing. It is thought that this system will provide an advantage in the long term, especially for users focused on gaming performance. However, the contribution of this structure in real usage scenarios will be better understood through detailed tests.
On the power side, there is a 7,300 mAh battery and this battery supports 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. These values offer a significant advantage in terms of long-term performance and short filling time in daily use. In addition to all this, how stable the battery life will remain in the long term will be determined by the user experience of the device. Regardless, a battery of this size is a first among OnePlus models. This seems to have a direct positive impact on the overall usage time of the device.
The global launch of OnePlus 15 is expected to be held in November. It is stated that the version with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage will be sold with a price tag of £ 949. There is no official statement yet about other variants of the device.