OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2 India launch confirmed: Date and all we know

OnePlus will launch its OnePlus 15R smartphone and OnePlus Pad Go 2 tablet on December 17 at a live keynote event in Bengaluru, the company announced. The launch marks OnePlus' return to in-person events and will be livestreamed globally.The OnePlus 15R will be the first smartphone worldwide to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, positioning it as a performance-focused flagship. The smartphone employs triple-chip architecture, combining the Snapdragon platform with a G2 Wi-Fi chip for improved connectivity and a Touch Response Chip designed to reduce touch latency during gaming sessions.Camera on OnePlus 15R is said to receive some substantial upgrades through the Detailmax Engine, incorporating computational photography algorithms from the premium OnePlus 15 model. The 15R includes Ultra Clear Mode, Clear Burst, and Clear Night Engine features for enhanced image processing across different shooting conditions.The smartphone is confirmed to feature a 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED display with 450 pixels per inch and adjustable brightness ranging from 1800 nits at peak to 1 nit with accessibility settings enabled, catering to both outdoor visibility and nighttime viewing comfort.Meanwhile, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 will come with a 12.1-inch 2.8K display offering 284 pixels per inch, 900 nits brightness, and 98% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. The tablet is confirmed to support Dolby Vision and has earned TÜV Rheinland Smart Care 4.0 certification for eye comfort. OnePlus' proprietary Open Canvas software is also supported, enabling advanced multitasking through split-screen modes and multi-window management.The announcement coincides with OnePlus' 12th anniversary celebrations. The company launched the OnePlus Run 2.0 game, offering prizes including the newly announced devices, and introduced festive mascot variants Diwali Una and Christmas Una for the holiday season.