OnePlus 15T and Pad 3 Mini Set to Launch in 2026 with Flagship Power in Compact Size
Big things are coming in small packages from OnePlus. According to a fresh leak from the reliable Digital Chat Station, OnePlus is preparing to unveil a compact flagship duo in the first half of 2026: the OnePlus 15T smartphone and the OnePlus Pad 3 Mini tablet.
The OnePlus 15T is expected to continue the company’s tradition of “flagship killers” in a more pocket-friendly form. It’s rumored to feature a 6.3-inch AMOLED display – the same size as the OnePlus 13T – and stick with the premium ultrasonic fingerprint scanner instead of switching to an optical version. But the real shocker? A massive 7,000 mAh battery inside this compact frame, promising unmatched longevity in the flagship tier.
On the tablet front, OnePlus is allegedly cooking up the Pad 3 Mini, a compact Android slate powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite 2 chip. While details are still under wraps, the chipset alone places the Pad 3 Mini squarely in the premium category.
These new additions won’t stand alone in the compact flagship race. Competitors like Oppo, Honor, Xiaomi, and Vivo are also expected to join the battle. Oppo’s Find X9s and Honor’s Magic 8 Mini are tipped for early 2026, while Xiaomi’s 16 series and Vivo’s X300 lineup should arrive later in 2025.
If all rumors hold true, 2026 could be the year the compact flagship market truly explodes – and OnePlus is aiming to lead the charge.