New leaks suggest that Oppo is changing its plans for the upcoming K15 Turbo Pro, a phone designed mainly for gaming and high performance. Earlier rumours said the phone would use a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, but fresh information now points to a MediaTek chipset instead.
This change could also bring better sustained performance and longer battery life.
MediaTek Chip May Replace Snapdragon
According to a reliable Weibo tipster, the Oppo K15 Turbo Pro may be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, an unreleased processor.
Earlier leaks claimed the phone would use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, so this new report has created some confusion. MediaTek is also said to be working on multiple versions of the same chip, such as a Dimensity 9500e, which makes things even less clear.
If Oppo chooses the “s” version, it likely means a performance-focused chip designed to handle long gaming sessions without slowing down. This suggests Oppo is prioritising stable performance, not just peak power numbers.
Built-In Cooling Fan for Better Gaming Performance
No matter which processor it uses, the K15 Turbo Pro is expected to come with a built-in cooling fan, just like the earlier K13 Turbo Pro.
This active cooling system helps:
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Keep the phone cooler during gaming
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Prevent performance drops over time
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Maintain smooth frame rates
Oppo may even bring this fan-based cooling to cheaper models in the future, making gaming features more common in regular smartphones.
The phone is also expected to feature:
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A 6.78-inch flat OLED display
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1.5K resolution
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Flat screen design for better touch control while gaming
Massive 8,000mAh Battery Could Be the Biggest Upgrade
The biggest highlight of the Oppo K15 Turbo Pro could be its huge 8,000mAh battery. Most phones today have batteries between 5,000mAh and 6,000mAh, so this would be a major jump.
To achieve this without making the phone too thick, Oppo is likely using silicon-carbon battery technology, which allows more power in a smaller space.
If true, this could mean:
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Multi-day battery life
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Long gaming sessions without charging
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Less battery anxiety for heavy users
Why This Phone Is Important
Oppo’s possible move to MediaTek shows how much the performance gap between MediaTek and Snapdragon has narrowed. For gamers, what matters most is smooth and stable gameplay, especially when combined with active cooling.
Also, features like built-in cooling fans were once limited to bulky gaming phones. Oppo bringing this tech into a more mainstream design shows how gaming features are slowly becoming normal smartphone features.
What’s Next?
Since there are still conflicting reports about the processor, the next few weeks will be crucial. Benchmark leaks should soon confirm whether Oppo has chosen the Dimensity 9500s or Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
One thing is clear: with active cooling, a massive battery, and a gaming-focused design, the Oppo K15 Turbo Pro is shaping up to be a serious performance phone.
