OnePlus 15R Long-Term Review ⚠️ Indoor Video Call Flickering Issue ❌ Worth Buying?

This is my FULL long-term, in-depth and HONEST review of the OnePlus 15R
(Charcoal Black – 12GB LPDDR5X RAM | 256GB UFS 4.1 Storage).

This phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor — a BEAST flagship chipset.
Performance-wise, the OnePlus 15R is top-notch with no lag, excellent thermal control, and smooth day-to-day usage.

⚠️ MAJOR ISSUE DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO:
I have clearly demonstrated the SCREEN FLICKERING ISSUE that occurs during VIDEO CALLS in indoor LED lighting conditions.
This issue does NOT appear in the native camera app but happens during WhatsApp / Instagram / video calling apps.

I have shown:
• Real-time flickering during video calls
• Different indoor lighting conditions
• My interaction with OnePlus support
• Logs & screen recordings taken by OnePlus
• Their explanation and current status

📱 COMPLETE SPEC & FEATURE DISCUSSION:
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 – Flagship performance
• LPDDR5X RAM + UFS 4.1 storage (extremely fast)
• 7400 mAh massive battery
• 80W SuperVOOC fast charging
• 50MP main camera (good)
• 8MP ultra-wide camera (very average / disappointing)
• No telephoto lens
• 32MP front camera with AUTOFOCUS – excellent for video calls & selfies
• Camera samples included (front & back)
• Google Drive link shared for original quality samples

🤖 AI FEATURES COVERED:
• AI Mind Space
• AI features in Camera & Gallery
• AI call recording with auto-translation & summaries
• Smart AI system features inside OxygenOS

📡 CONNECTIVITY & HARDWARE:
• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 6.0
• NFC
• IR Blaster
• Full sensor set (Gyroscope, compass, proximity, etc.)
• Stereo speakers
• USB Type-C (USB 2.0 – BIG disappointment in a flagship phone)

💧 IP RATINGS EXPLAINED:
• IP68
• IP69
• IP69K
(Complete explanation included in the video)

🎯 WHO SHOULD BUY ONEPLUS 15R:
• Users who want flagship-level performance
• Heavy users & multitaskers
• People who want excellent battery life
• Users who rely on AI features & productivity tools

❌ WHO SHOULD AVOID THIS PHONE:
• Camera-centric users
• People sensitive to video call flickering
• Users expecting flagship camera hardware
• Those expecting USB 3 speeds

📌 FINAL VERDICT:
This is NOT a sponsored video.
This is NOT a first impression.
This is a REAL, long-term user review with real problems highlighted.

Watch the full video before buying.

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⚠️ IMPORTANT:
The screen flickering issue shown in this video happens ONLY during video calls in indoor LED lighting.
It does NOT happen in the camera app.

If you own the OnePlus 15R and face this issue, comment below 👇
Let’s make OnePlus acknowledge this properly.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:58 Design & Build
1:40 Dimensions & Weight
2:00 Display
3:38 Speaker
4:04 Haptics
4:40 Specs, RAM, Storage & UI
5:15 AI Mind Space
6:18 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
6:50 Benchmarks
7:20 Camera
9:14 Screen Flickering in Video Calls (Major Issue)
9:30 Screen Flicker in Indoor Video Calls
10:15 OnePlus Support Team Experience
11:40 Ultrasonic Fingerprint
12:12 Why I Purchased This Phone
14:15 Charger & Its Drawbacks
15:15 Battery & SOT
16:02 IP69K Rating
16:15 Is It Worth Buying?
18:36 Sensors, NFC, IR Blaster etc.
18:50 Compass
19:15 Gorilla Glass 7i
19:30 Who Should Buy?
20:30 Connectivity
21:34 Camera Video Samples