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TL;DR
- The new leak suggests that the OnePlus 16 may feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K display with a 185Hz refresh rate that can go up to 240Hz for gaming.
- The phone may also use the BT.2020 color standard, which is typically found in high-end TVs with ultra-narrow 1mm bezels.
- The flagship is also rumored to have a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC and potentially a 200MP periscope camera.
While the future of OnePlus remains uncertain in some global regions, the company at least seems to be moving forward with product development. The latest rumor indicates that the upcoming OnePlus 16 may bring several display upgrades that will leave many top-tier gaming phones behind.
Leaker Digital Chat Station shares details about “new phone” weibo. The emoji in the post is often used to denote OnePlus smartphones, suggesting that this leak refers to the OnePlus 16.
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The OnePlus 16 may also feature a “custom” 6.78-inch 1.5K resolution LTPO BOE flat display with “ultra-narrow” ~1mm bezels all around. What’s even more interesting is that this display may sport a 185Hz refresh rate, which can go up to 240Hz. This probably refers to 185Hz as the “standard” refresh rate in the Android UX, while some games may support a higher 240Hz. If it’s successful, the OnePlus 16 could move beyond the current 120-165Hz standard found in flagships like the OnePlus 15, even surpassing many dedicated gaming phones.
Additionally, the OnePlus 16 may also feature a custom touch integrated circuit based on the BT.2020 color standard. While most current smartphones target the DCI-P3 color gamut, the BT.2020 standard covers a much wider range of colors, usually reserved for high-end 8K ultra-high-definition televisions. This suggests that the OnePlus 16 could be positioned as a device for professional creators and HDR enthusiasts.
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