According to GSM Arena, a new OnePlus phone with model number CPH2767 has been spotted on Geekbench and is believed to be the upcoming OnePlus 15R. The listing confirms the device will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and will run the next-generation Android 16 out of the box. It also shows the phone will pack 12GB of RAM and scored 2,846 points in the single-core test and 9,775 in multi-core. OnePlus has officially set the launch date for December 17. The company has already confirmed the global variant will feature a 165Hz display, a high IP rating, and custom Wi-Fi and display chips. The 15R is expected to be a rebranded version of the Ace 6T, which recently launched in China.
What the numbers actually mean
So, those Geekbench scores. They’re high, obviously. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is Qualcomm’s latest and greatest, so you’d expect nothing less. But here’s the thing: benchmark numbers are becoming a bit of a spec sheet checkbox. Every flagship chip scores highly. The real test is how that raw power translates into day-to-day smoothness, gaming performance, and battery efficiency. The fact it’s launching with Android 16 is arguably a bigger deal—it suggests OnePlus is getting its software timeline in order for a near-stock launch experience, which is a win for enthusiasts.
The global rebrand strategy
This leak basically confirms the OnePlus 15R will be the global face of the China-only Ace 6T. This is a classic OnePlus move. It streamlines their production and development, allowing them to compete aggressively on price in markets outside China. They take a proven, capable device from their sister brand (or their own Chinese lineup) and give it a global marketing push. For consumers, it’s not a bad deal. You get a phone that’s already been tested in a huge market, with specs that are clearly top-tier. But it does take some of the “surprise” out of the global launch when the Chinese model has already been dissected.
Where this fits in the market
Launching in mid-December with these specs puts the 15R in a fascinating spot. It’s hitting right before the holiday rush and just ahead of the usual early-year Samsung Galaxy S avalanche. OnePlus is trying to snap up performance-focused buyers who don’t want to wait. With a 165Hz display and this chipset, it’s gunning directly at the gaming phone segment and the “affordable flagship” space. The real question is price. If OnePlus can undercut the likes of the upcoming Galaxy S25+ by a significant margin while offering similar core performance, they could have a hit. But that’s a big “if.” The pressure on their pricing team must be immense.
What’s confirmed and what’s next
Look, we know the core specs now: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 12GB RAM, Android 16, and a December 17 launch. We know about the 165Hz screen and rugged IP rating. The final puzzle pieces are price, battery size, and camera details. The Ace 6T gives us a strong hint, but global variants can sometimes have tweaks. If you’re in the market for a new performance phone and are curious about the current models that set the bar, you can check out options like the OnePlus 12, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Google Pixel 8 Pro, or even the ASUS ROG Phone 8 to see what the 15R will be up against. All that’s left is to wait for the official reveal and, of course, the full review. You can see the source Geekbench listing here.
