The OnePlus 15R just got a rare discount for the Big Spring Sale, but is the phone actually worth it?

OnePlus 15R review on Android Central
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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is here with a wide range of great Android phone deals, including $50 off the price of the OnePlus 15R, which was released just a few months ago.

While the 13R is still the best mid-range Android phone, primarily due to the OnePlus 15R's price increases and downgraded cameras, this deal makes it seem a bit more appealing for folks who have been on the fence. Despite our frustration with some of these changes, the 15R is still a pretty solid device with a lot to offer. The phone comes with a bright, vivid display, ingress protection, powerful performance, and a long-lasting battery that users love.

OnePlus 15R (256GB):$699.99$649.99 at Amazon

OnePlus 15R (256GB): $699.99 $649.99 at Amazon

The OnePlus 15R is normally a bit on the expensive side, especially compared to the 13R, though $50 off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale makes it look a little more appealing. This phone comes with either 256GB or 512GB of storage, along with 12GB of RAM, a Snapdragon CPU, and a 165Hz display.

✅Recommended if: you want a good deal on a phone that features a bright, good-looking display; you need a phone with superb battery life that'll get you through a full day with ease; you want a mid-range phone for around $550 and you'd like to find a discount on something that's normally more expensive.

❌Skip this deal if: you'd prefer to go with a phone that has a telephoto lens and an extremely high-quality suite of cameras; you'd rather go with a phone that's even more affordable than this, or something around this price point with higher specs; you need a phone with 16GB of RAM, or you'd want to upgrade to this or other phones with 512GB of storage.

The OnePlus 15R is a pretty solid phone, sporting a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, and a powerful Snapdragon CPU that makes it a pleasure to use. It also has an IP69 dust and water resistance rating, all-day battery life, and 12GB of RAM for solid multi-tasking capabilities.

It is worth noting that the OnePlus 15R is more expensive than the 13R was upon launch, and the cameras are downgraded across the board, along with OnePlus completely omitting a telephoto lens. Still, if these aren't dealbreakers for you, it might be worthwhile to go with this phone while it's still on sale.

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Zachary David
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Zach has been covering Android, Apple, and other tech companies since 2020. His work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, KRON4 San Francisco, CleanTechnica, iPhoneinCanada, Android Central, and many other publications. When he isn't covering tech, you can find him drinking coffee, spending time outside, or watching classic movies with his cats.

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