India, Dec. 19 -- It's a story as old as smartphones themselves. A phone promises premium performance for less. It flirts with flagship specs, hints at flagship design, and throws in a battery that could shame a power bank. But once the buzz fades and reality creeps in, you're left with compromises that feel more like sacrifices.

Enter the OnePlus 15R: a phone that claims to do it all, but quietly whispers its shortcomings when the lights are dim, the camera is needed, or you ask it to do just a little more for a little less.

Here are five reasons why some users might consider skipping the OnePlus 15R, even if its spec sheet appears tempting.

OnePlus' 'R' series was once known for nailing value. The formula? Take a flagship, shave off ...