On Wednesday, Oppo added two more devices to its smartphone lineup in China, namely, the Oppo K15 Pro and the Oppo K15 Pro Plus. Designed for mobile gamers, the phones come with an innovative physical active cooling fan to reduce smartphone overheating which may occur during gaming sessions. Both devices come with a high refresh rate screen and utilize the latest ColorOS 16, which is based on Android 16. The K15 Pro Plus is the more premium model in the series; it contains a bigger battery and faster processor in comparison to the K15 Pro.
Key Takeaways:
- Each smartphone has active cooling fans as part of the hardware temperature control system designed to ensure the devices do not over heat during prolonged use.
- The K15 Pro Plus has an 8000mAh battery, as well as the capacity to charge at 100W.
- Both phones use MediaTek Dimensity chips to process the heavy gaming tasks.
- The Plus model supports a refresh rate of 165Hz for a better gaming experience.
- The Plus model goes on sale in China on April 3, 2023, for an estimated price of 41,000 INR.
Pricing and Availability Details
Starting price for the Oppo K15 Pro Plus is CNY 3,499 which is approximately Rs. 47,000 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. Another variant with the same RAM but 512GB of storage is priced at CNY 4,199 which is about Rs. 57,000. Customers can select from colors Cyber Wings, Origin Gray and Photodust.
The price for the base model of the Oppo K15 Pro is CNY 2,999 which is about Rs. 41,000 for 12GB RAM and 256 GB of storage. The 512 GB storage option is priced at CNY 3,499 which is around the same price point for the Oppo K15 Pro Plus. This model is available in colors Cyber Wings, Golden Legend, Origin Gray and Radiant Dust. The sale for the phones starts April 3 from the official Oppo online store.
Display and Hardware Features
The Oppo K15 Pro Plus comes with a 6.78 inch Full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1,272×2,772 pixels and boasts a 165Hz refresh rate That will help keep everything smooth and increases brightness to display images at a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. This means it should be visible at direct sunlight to display images. The MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset runs inside the phone. The octa core processor runs at a top speed of 3.73GHz.
The K15 Pro is a standard model with a screen that is a little smaller, 6.59 inches, with a slightly slower refresh rate at 144Hz. Its brightness is lower at 1,200 nits. It uses a slightly slower MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super chipset with is at 3.4GHz. Both models have 12GB of fast LPDDR5x RAM, however the Pro Plus uses UFS 4.1 storage and the Pro model uses UFS 3.1 storage. This means the Pro Plus is better at jumping files and opening games faster.
These Cameras and the Given Specs of the Battery
The K15 series has dual rear camera setups to take photos. There is a main camera that has 50 megapixels with f/1.8 aperture, and it has a 2-axis optical image stabilizer. This is supposed to help with pictures so that they won’t be blurry because the user is moving. There is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens that is supposed to capture larger scenes. The front has a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. The user can take video using the camera at 4K resolution at 60 fps.
The K15 Pro Plus is equipped with an enormous 8,000mAh battery, which, along with its 100W SuperVOOC wired charging, provides significant charging capability. The K15 Pro, conversely, has a 7,500mAh battery paired with 80W wired charging. The substantial size of the batteries is designed with extended hours of gaming in mind, eliminating the need for a plug. Additionally, gaming enthusiasts will have the advantage of 5G, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and an IR blaster that works with home appliances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are the key differences between the Oppo K15 Pro and the Pro Plus?
A1: The Pro Plus features a 6.78-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate compared to the Pro’s 6.59-inch display. Plus, the Pro Plus has a stronger battery at 8,000mAh compared to the Pro’s 7,500mAh. Plus has a faster processor, the Dimensity 9500s, compared to Pro’s Dimensity 8500 Super.
Q2: Is there a headphone jack on the Oppo K15 Pro series?
A2: No, there are no headphone jacks on these series of phones. The audio ports are USB Type-C. To listen to audio, you will need to purchase a Type-C audio adapter or use Bluetooth headphones.
Q3: When will the Oppo K15 Pro series come to India?
A3: Oppo hasn’t officially confirmed a launch date for India yet. Currently, the phones are confirmed for the Chinese market and will officially be on sale there starting April 3, 2026.
Q4: How does the active cooling fan function?
A4: The phones are equipped with a physical fan that actively cools the processor and prevents overheating. This aids performance during high-demand tasks like gaming.
Q5: What version of software come on these phones?
A5: The K15 Pro and Pro Plus come with ColorOS 16, which is based on Android 16.
