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OnePlus appears to be preparing a compact powerhouse, and new details are now sharpening the picture. A fresh leak from well-known tipster Digital Chat Station suggests the upcoming OnePlus 15T could arrive as early as the first half of 2026, positioning itself as a rare high-performance phone in a smaller form factor.
According to the source, the OnePlus 15T will feature a 6.3-inch display with a 1.5K resolution and a smooth 165Hz refresh rate. The screen will also include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner embedded beneath the panel, signaling a premium focus on speed and security.
The device is said to use a metal frame and house a battery with a capacity of at least 7,000 mAh. That combination stands out in the compact segment, where battery size often takes a hit. On the camera side, the phone will include a rear telephoto lens, suggesting OnePlus is not compromising on photography.
The source also revealed that OnePlus plans to sell a white and gray magnetic snap-on case as an official accessory for the 15T. This detail hints at a growing ecosystem approach around the device.
Notably, the tipster added that the OnePlus 15T may be the brand’s only performance-focused smartphone in a compact size. That claim connects closely with an earlier leak shared in October.
At that time, the leak also described a compact OnePlus phone with a 6.31-inch 1.5K display, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and a 7,000 mAh battery. That device also carried an IP68 rating and ran on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC.
Given the overlapping specifications, both leaks likely point to the same product. If accurate, the OnePlus 15T could target users who want flagship-level performance without the bulk of a larger phone, a niche that remains largely underserved.
