OnePlus 15 in Sandstorm and 'coating'

No, not that Darude style Sandstorm, it's a type of finish using some MicroArc Oxidation coating that helps protect the phone.

On the heels of last week’s news from OnePlus about its newest flagship, the OnePlus 15, the company is announcing details about one of its upcoming models.

OnePlus confirmed today that the OnePlus 15 will be available in a Sand Storm edition, which will feature aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) – the first smartphone to include this distinctive design element.

Ultimately, the OnePlus 15 Sand Storm’s mid frame will be 3.4 times harder than aluminum and 1.3 times harder than titanium, making it one of the most durable devices on the market.

The OnePlus 15 will also be one of the first smartphones in the industry to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform.

OnePlus confirms global launch of OnePlus 15, reveals Sand Storm finish

Aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation ceramic coating debuts, redefining durability

New York, September 29, 2025 – Global technology brand OnePlus today confirmed that its next flagship, OnePlus 15 will launch globally in a dune-colored “Sand Storm” edition, becoming the first smartphone in the industry to bring aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) to the middle frame and camera deco.

Inspired by desert landscapes, Sand Storm fuses raw resilience with refined minimalism. Aerospace-grade toughness arrives through a high-voltage plasma process that grows a ceramic coating directly on the metal frame - 3.4 times harder than aluminum mid frame and 1.3 times as tough as titanium mid frame - all while maintaining an environmentally sustainable footprint. A feather-light fibre-glass back completes the sculpted feel: cool ceramic meets warm, silky grip in one balanced hand-fit.

Continuing OnePlus' tradition of leading performance, OnePlus 15 will be one of the first smartphones in the industry powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, paired with the brand’s latest cooling system to ensure sustained peak performance and efficiency.