OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 15 in China on October 27, and quite possibly, all across the world a few days after. Naturally, tech enthusiast are getting bombarded with leaks and other reports, which point a picture of what is yet to come.
Now, from the leaks and reports around the OnePlus 15’s supposed features, one thing has actually been confirmed.
OnePlus, using Chinese social media platform Weibo, has already confirmed one of its headline upgrades — and surprises.
The new flagship will use a third-generation BOE Flexible Oriental OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. That’s higher in smoothness but lower in sharpness compared to the 2K display on last year’s OnePlus 13.
Why didn’t OnePlus go for 2K + 165Hz panel?
OnePlus China President Li Jie Louis explained on Weibo that the company had to make a call between higher resolution and higher refresh rate. At the moment, display materials and circuit technology can’t handle both 2K resolution and 165Hz simultaneously. Most 165Hz screens on the market still cap out at 1080p, but this new 1.5K panel pushes that limit further while maintaining impressive smoothness.
Now, one might assume that this downgrade is mainly because of a cost-cutting measure. However, OnePlus’ top boss Louis has clarified that the move wasn’t about saving money — in fact, this new screen reportedly costs more than the OnePlus 13’s. He said OnePlus wanted a better overall experience rather than just bigger numbers on paper.
What’s new with this display
To make it work, OnePlus had to redesign the screen’s circuitry and display chip, and use custom X3 luminous materials. The team also tackled several tech hurdles — from pixel charging speed to display-touch sync and panel lifespan — before getting this 165Hz display right.
The screen now offers ultra-narrow 1.15mm bezels, 1-nit minimum brightness, and enhanced eye protection for comfortable viewing.
Power, performance, and cameras
Under the hood, the OnePlus 15 runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and packs a 7,300mAh Glacier Battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. The rear setup includes a 50MP Sony primary sensor alongside a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, setting the stage for a powerhouse flagship launch.
