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OnePlus 16 display confirmed with up to 185Hz refresh rate
OnePlus has confirmed display details for the OnePlus 16, its upcoming flagship phone.
The phone is expected to launch in China on October 12, though its global release plans are unclear.
Its BOE-made LTPO OLED screen has a 1.5K resolution and can reach a 185Hz refresh rate in supported games.
For everyday use, the refresh rate can reach 165Hz.
A higher refresh rate can make motion on screen look smoother, especially in games.
OnePlus says the screen can dim to about 1 nit for use in low light and will use about as much power as a 120Hz display.
The phone is also expected to have a 200MP main camera and a 50MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
OnePlus confirmed that the OnePlus 16 can reach a 185Hz refresh rate in supported gaming titles.
The BOE X4 LTPO OLED display has 1.5K resolution and runs at up to 165Hz in everyday use.
The panel can dim to 1 nit and is described as drawing power comparable to a 120Hz display.
The phone is expected to launch in China, though reports differ on the timing.
- Who
- OnePlus confirmed display specifications for its upcoming OnePlus 16 smartphone.
- What
- The display can reach 185Hz in supported games and up to 165Hz in everyday use.
- When
- The specifications were reported on October 9, 2026. The phone is expected to launch in October.
- Where
- China is the stated launch market.
- Why
- Not stated
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OnePlus's display specifications for the OnePlus 16 were reported.
Notebookcheck said the phone was expected to launch in China on this date; GSMArena said it was going official next week.
- Peak refresh rate
- 185Hz in supported gaming titles
- Everyday refresh rate
- Up to 165Hz
- Display
- BOE X4 LTPO OLED, 1.5K resolution
- Minimum brightness
- 1 nit
- Expected launch market
- China
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