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OnePlus 15 Tipped to Launch with Self-Developed Image Engine for Enhanced Camera Performance

Highlights

OnePlus is developing its own proprietary Image Engine to enhance photo and video processing.
The upcoming flagship is expected to feature this new platform alongside a triple 50MP rear camera setup and Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon Elite chipset.
Rumours suggest OnePlus may end its collaboration with Hasselblad.
It is unclear if the Image Engine is entirely new or a rebranded version of Oppo’s Lumo tech.

New update on OnePlus Image Engine. (Image credit – GSMArena)

OnePlus has been steadily improving its smartphone cameras over the past few years. The brand has addressed one of the most common criticisms it faced in earlier models, which was the image quality. Now, the company seems ready to take a major leap forward with a new in-house innovation. Here’s what we know.

OnePlus’ Self-Developed Image Engine

According to tipster Yogesh Brar via a report published exclusively on Smartprix, OnePlus is reportedly working on its first-ever self-developed “Image Engine.” It is described as “a proprietary platform built to take full control of photo and video processing.”

The new platform is expected to include advanced imaging algorithms designed to improve low-light performance, skin tone accuracy, and dynamic range, delivering results “in ways OnePlus has never been able to before.”

The OnePlus 15 is said to be the first device to feature this new Image Engine. The upcoming flagship is rumoured to sport a triple 50MP rear camera setup and run on Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon Elite chipset.

However, the introduction of OnePlus’s own image processing system has raised questions about its long-standing partnership with Hasselblad. Recent rumours suggest that the collaboration may not continue with the OnePlus 15.

It also remains uncertain whether the OnePlus Image Engine will be entirely new technology or if it could simply be a rebranded version of Oppo’s Lumo platform, given the companies’ shared ecosystem.

OnePlus 15 Gets TUV Certification

TUV certification of the upcoming OnePlus 15. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)

In separate news, a OnePlus model with the CPH2747 model number has recently received approval from TUV Rheinland. It is believed to be for the global market and even though the official name of the smartphone is not confirmed, reports suggest it might be OnePlus 15’s global variant.

The TUV Rheinland certification screenshot confirms that the phone will support 121W fast charging. If this indeed is OnePlus, it confirms we will be getting a slight upgrade compared predecessor OnePlus 13’s 100W charging support.

FAQs

Q1. What is the OnePlus Image Engine and what does it do?

Answer. The OnePlus Image Engine is a self-developed platform designed to take full control of photo and video processing, with improvements in low-light, skin tone accuracy, and dynamic range.

Q2. Which device will debut the new Image Engine?

Answer. The OnePlus 15 is expected to be the first smartphone to feature this proprietary Image Engine, alongside a triple 50MP rear camera setup and Snapdragon Elite chipset.

Q3. Will OnePlus continue its partnership with Hasselblad?

Answer. Rumours suggest the OnePlus 15 may not include Hasselblad branding, raising questions about the future of the collaboration as OnePlus shifts to its own imaging platform.