OnePlus 15 unveiled in ‘Sand Storm’ edition, first phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

OnePlus on Tuesday confirmed that its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 15, will launch globally in a new dune-coloured “Sand Storm” edition, featuring aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) technology on the middle frame and camera housing — a first for the smartphone industry.

Inspired by desert landscapes, the Sand Storm design combines durability and minimalism. The MAO process grows a ceramic coating directly on the metal frame, making it 3.4 times harder than aluminium and 1.3 times tougher than titanium. A feather-light fiberglass back…