OnePlus Teases OnePlus 16 With 165Hz Display and Triple-Chip Design as Gaming Push Deepens
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Updated · Android Authority · Aug 2
OnePlus Teases OnePlus 16 With 165Hz Display and Triple-Chip Design as Gaming Push Deepens
3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Aug 2
Summary
OnePlus confirmed the OnePlus 16 will feature a 165Hz display, a new triple-chip design and a focus on “phenomenal gaming performance” at a recent Snapdragon event.
That pitch extends the strategy seen in the OnePlus 15, which kept a $900 starting price but prioritized speed, battery and gaming-oriented specs over a more balanced flagship experience.
The OnePlus 15 raised battery capacity to 7,300mAh and kept 165Hz, but it also cut the display to 1.5K from 2K and downgraded camera hardware, according to the report.
Rumors now point to an even larger 9,000mAh battery for the OnePlus 16, potentially alongside a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro in the multi-chip setup.
The teaser comes after OnePlus said it was winding down operations in North America and Europe, leaving the OnePlus 16 aimed at markets where the brand still operates.