The OnePlus 16 could end up being one of the more ridiculous display upgrades in the next flagship cycle. A fresh leak has revealed some impressive display specs of the brand’s next top model. But the number that really jumps off the page is the refresh rate. Chinese tipster DigitalChatStation claims 185Hz is the minimum target, though OnePlus is reportedly testing support up to 240Hz.
Why OnePlus 16’s display could be its main attraction
The upcoming OnePlus flagship smartphone will apparently sport a tall 6.78-inch flat BOE OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and LTPO tech, which brings variable refresh rate for improved efficiency. The panel is also using LIPO packaging technology that can help make the bezels around the display slimmer than 1mm on all sides. If that leak holds up, the OnePlus 16 would move well beyond the already-fast displays most flagship phones are still using.
To recall, the OnePlus 15 impressed with a 165Hz refresh rate screen, so its successor is taking things even further. The tipster adds that the screen may support the BT.2020 color gamut and use a custom touch control IC for better responsiveness. With OnePlus moving towards a more performance-focused design for its devices, the higher refresh rate seems like the natural evolution.
How the rest of the phone impresses too
The tipster further adds that the OnePlus 16 could be powered by Qualcomm’s rumoured Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, paired with next-generation LPDDR6 RAM. While performance is a focus, OnePlus has already proven that endurance doesn’t take a backseat either. The leak hints at a “Glacier Battery” with a capacity close to a mind-boggling 9,000mAh. For context, that cell could be twice as big as the one powering an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The OnePlus 15 packed an impressive 7,300mAh battery, and it’s getting even more ridiculous now. On the camera side, the phone is rumored to feature an improved triple rear camera setup, possibly led by an upgraded 200MP Samsung periscope camera. Keep in mind that none of this is official yet, so take this leak with the usual grain of salt.