OnePlus's current lineup spans three tiers built on Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon silicon: the value-focused Nord CE and Nord line, the compact and RR-badged flagships, and the numbered OnePlus flagship itself. Every model here ships with fast SuperVOOC charging and an AMOLED display, so the real choice comes down to chipset generation, camera hardware, and battery size.
Which OnePlus should you buy?
Budget performer — OnePlus Nord CE6 (from KES 57,500): Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 with a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED screen and an 8,000mAh battery. The best entry point if you want big-battery stamina without flagship pricing.
Value all-rounder — OnePlus Nord 5 (KES 63,000): Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with a 6.83" AMOLED display, a 50MP main and 50MP front camera pairing, and a 6,800mAh battery on 80W SuperVOOC charging.
Power midranger — OnePlus Nord 6 (from KES 69,500): Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP Sony LYTIA-600 OIS main camera, and a massive 9,000mAh battery with IP69K durability — the biggest battery of the whole lineup.
Compact flagship — OnePlus 13s (KES 82,000): The full Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset shrunk into a 6.32" FHD+ 120Hz body, paired with a 5,850mAh battery on 80W charging.
Flagship-spec value — OnePlus 15R (from KES 85,000): Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 6.83" FHD+ 165Hz AMOLED display, and a 7,400mAh battery — new-generation flagship performance at a sharp price.
Proven flagship — OnePlus 13 (from KES 91,000): Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 6.82" QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display up to 4,500 nits, a Hasselblad-tuned triple 50MP camera system with a 3x periscope, 6,000mAh battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and IP68/IP69 water resistance.
Top of the range — OnePlus 15 (from KES 112,500): The newest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.78" LTPO 1.5K display up to 165Hz, a 7,300mAh battery, 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
| Model |
Chipset |
Display |
Main camera |
Battery / charging |
Price (KES) |
| Nord CE6 |
Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
6.78" 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz |
50MP + 32MP front |
8,000mAh, 80W |
From 57,500 |
| Nord 5 |
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
6.83" AMOLED |
50MP + 50MP front |
6,800mAh, 80W SuperVOOC |
63,000 |
| Nord 6 |
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
6.78" 1.5K AMOLED, 165Hz |
50MP Sony LYTIA-600 OIS + 32MP front |
9,000mAh, 80W SuperVOOC |
From 69,500 |
| OnePlus 13s |
Snapdragon 8 Elite |
6.32" FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz |
50MP, f/1.8 |
5,850mAh, 80W |
82,000 |
| OnePlus 15R |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
6.83" FHD+ AMOLED, 165Hz |
50MP, f/1.8 + 32MP front |
7,400mAh, 80W |
From 85,000 |
| OnePlus 13 |
Snapdragon 8 Elite |
6.82" QHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz |
Triple 50MP Hasselblad, 3x periscope, OIS |
6,000mAh, 100W wired / 50W wireless |
From 91,000 |
| OnePlus 15 |
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
6.78" LTPO 1.5K AMOLED, up to 165Hz |
Flagship triple camera |
7,300mAh, 80W wired / 50W wireless |
From 112,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the numbered OnePlus flagships and the Nord line?
The numbered series (13, 13s, 15, 15R) uses full Snapdragon 8 Elite-class chipsets and premium build materials, while Nord models use the more efficient "8s" or "7s" Snapdragon variants at a lower price, trading some peak performance for value.
Which OnePlus has the biggest battery?
The Nord 6 leads the lineup with a 9,000mAh battery, ahead of the OnePlus 15 at 7,300mAh and the 15R at 7,400mAh.
Does every model support fast charging?
Yes. All models here support at least 80W wired SuperVOOC charging, and the OnePlus 13 and 15 add 50W wireless charging on top.
Is the OnePlus 15R newer than the OnePlus 13?
Yes. The 15R runs the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and launched after the OnePlus 13, positioning it as a flagship-spec alternative at a lower price than the OnePlus 15.
Do these phones support 5G in Kenya?
Yes, all models in this lineup are 5G-capable and compatible with Kenyan carrier networks.
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