OnePlus is offering $100 off its latest flagship (and free earbuds)

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It’s a new year, which means new deals on brand new products. OnePlus is kicking off 2026 with a limited-time promotion on its most recent flagship smartphones oneplus 15Currently, buyers are eligible for a $100 cashback bonus when purchasing the phone through trade-in, You can trade in any instrument, in any conditions and receive discounts, You can lower the price even further by trading in an eligible phone – for example, trading in an iPhone 17 can get you up to $478 off,

The OnePlus 15 is available in three colors: Infinite Black, Ultra Violet and Sand Storm (Silver). At the time of this writing, only the OnePlus 15 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is available.

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In addition to the price cut, shoppers can also choose a gift with purchase. Your options include:

• One OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger
• OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Earbuds in Lunar Radiance (White)
• OnePlus Buds Pro 3 Earbuds in Midnight Opus (Black)
• OnePlus Power of Community Duffel Bag in Silver Color
• OnePlus 15 Sandstone Magnetic Case
• Or the OnePlus 15 Aramid Fiber Magnetic Case.

The gift I recommend most is the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. They are a great pair of premium earbuds, housing drivers tuned by high-end speaker brand Dynaudio to produce rich sound. If you already have a pair, one of the magnetic charges or cases makes a solid choice.

The OnePlus 15 is a powerful flagship that takes advantage of the brand’s core strengths: top-tier performance, long battery life and speed. It features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, which offers ultra-smooth visuals. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which can handle even the most demanding mobile games efficiently. Key gaming optimizations help maintain stable frame rates and keep temperatures under control. With support for Wi-Fi 7 and OnePlus’ CPU scheduler, it’s one of the best-performing Androids available today, especially for power users.

Review: OnePlus 15

Backing all this is a massive 7,300mAh battery that’s capable of lasting a whole day during heavy usage. When it’s time to recharge, 80W wired charging provides lightning-fast top-ups. The time spent brushing your teeth and washing your face can range from about 0 to 50%.

I should point out that the cameras on the OnePlus 15 are a step down from the previous model. It’s notable that the flagship lacks the Hasselblad camera system found in the OnePlus 13, resulting in less advanced photography technology. To compensate, OnePlus relies on better AI image processing and Qualcomm’s image signal processor. In good lighting, the results are impressive, with photos having a solid balance of color and detail. However, the OnePlus 15 struggles in low-light environments as the sensors struggle to capture enough light for consistently sharp shots.

How I evaluated this deal

According to ZDNET’s rating system, I give this OnePlus 15 deal a score of 3/5. This rating only applies if you choose the free earbuds, as they offer the most value in the promotion. If you choose any other gift, the rating drops to 2/5. Whatever you choose, the OnePlus 15 is an excellent flagship Android, and it’s a slam dunk of a recommendation if you’re buying a new smartphone in 2026. However, don’t wait – there are a limited number of freebies available on a first-come, first-served basis.