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OnePlus 15 is official with SD 8 Elite Gen 5 & new LUMO Imaging tech
OnePlus Ace 6 aka OnePlus 15R, also launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 7,800mAh battery
Joel Joseph
October 27, 2025
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Yesterday was a big day for OnePlus fans — the OnePlus 15 finally debuted with a 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and a fresh LUMO Imaging system, marking the end of its long-running Hasselblad partnership.
At launch, OnePlus made it clear — this time, the display steals the spotlight.
Alongside the flagship, the brand also introduced the OnePlus Ace 6, featuring the same 165Hz refresh rate and a massive 7,800mAh battery, plus the sleek new OnePlus Pad 2 with a 3K display and Dimensity 9400+ chip.
Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s tech roundup:
OnePlus 15 debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 165Hz display & new LUMO Imaging tech
OnePlus Ace 6 launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 165Hz OLED & 7,800mAh battery
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 Gold Collector’s Edition goes on sale with 1TB storage
Retroid Pocket 6 handheld console arrives with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 & 120Hz AMOLED display
OnePlus Pad 2 unveiled with Dimensity 9400+, 3K 144Hz display & 10,400mAh battery
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OnePlus has officially unveiled the OnePlus 15 in China, featuring Android’s best chip, a 165Hz screen, and a big battery. It’s also the first OnePlus phone in years to move past the Hasselblad camera partnership. Instead, the company is introducing its own LUMO Imaging technology.
The OnePlus 15 is a spec-heavy device in most areas, but the display is clearly the star of the show. At the launch event, OnePlus spent most of its time talking about the screen — and it’s easy to see why.
Read on to find out more.
 OnePlus has launched the Ace 6 in China, targeting gamers with powerful performance, vibrant visuals, and smart power management. The device sits below the OnePlus 15 in the lineup and is expected to launch globally as the OnePlus 15R. The OnePlus Ace 6 has a 6.83-inch flat OLED display with a 2800×1272 resolution and 450ppi density. It supports adaptive refresh rates from 60Hz to 165Hz, 10-bit color, full DCI-P3 coverage, and up to 1,800 nits peak brightness. |  Huawei launched the MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) back in July in China. Months after its release, the Gold Collector Edition is going on sale in the mainland starting today. The device comes in a single configuration of 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Alongside the Pro model, Huawei is also launching the MatePad Mini Collector’s Edition in China today. The limited edition model is priced at 7,799 yuan (around $1,095). It’s available exclusively in a PaperMatte display variant with Wi-Fi support. |
 Retroid has launched its most powerful Android handheld console yet, the Retroid Pocket 6. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and is aimed at users who want smooth emulator performance along with native Android gaming support. The Pocket 6 comes in two configurations. The base model has 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, priced at $209. The higher-end version has 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, priced at $259. |  OnePlus’ latest launch event wasn’t just about phones. Alongside the OnePlus 15 and Ace 6, the company also unveiled the OnePlus Pad 2 for the Chinese market. Before we get into the details, there’s one thing to clear up. OnePlus’ tablet naming scheme differs internationally and in the mainland. To remind you, globally, the company has already launched the OnePlus Pad 3 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. |
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