Compact flagships may be gearing up for a big return. A new leak points to the OnePlus 15T and iQoo 15 Mini arriving as smaller-sized powerhouses with unusually large batteries and premium biometric tech.
The rumor comes from tipster Smart Pikachu, who claims both devices are slated for 2026 and are likely to launch with flat displays, 7,000mAh batteries, and ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensors. If accurate, that would be a major battery upgrade for compact phones and a notable step up from the OnePlus 13T’s 6,260mAh cell and optical fingerprint scanner.
OnePlus laid the groundwork for this trend earlier in 2025 with the OnePlus 13T, a compact model built around a 6.32-inch screen and the Snapdragon 8 Elite. It later arrived outside China as the OnePlus 13s. The next-gen compact 15T is rumored to move from a dual to a triple rear camera setup, addressing one of the 13T’s few compromises.
Key rumored details at a glance:
– OnePlus 15T and iQoo 15 Mini targeted for 2026
– Flat displays on both models
– 7,000mAh batteries, unusually large for compact phones
– Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint readers
– OnePlus 15T tipped to feature a triple rear camera system
The broader flagship landscape could get busy before then. The OnePlus 15 and iQoo 15 are expected as early as October, reportedly with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Around the same time, the Vivo X300 is rumored to debut with a compact design and the Dimensity 9500.
As always with early leaks, details can change before launch. Still, if these claims hold, 2026 could deliver compact Android flagships that don’t compromise on battery life, biometrics, or camera versatility—something many users have been asking for.
