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OnePlus Might Soon Launch a Flagship Phone With 2K Display and a 240Hz Refresh Rate

OnePlus Might Soon Launch a Flagship Phone With 2K Display and a 240Hz Refresh Rate

OnePlus could revisit 2K panels if they can support high refresh rates efficiently.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 5 June 2026 10:35 IST

OnePlus Might Soon Launch a Flagship Phone With 2K Display and a 240Hz Refresh Rate

OnePlus 15 (pictured) comes with a 165Hz 1.5K display

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Highlights

The OnePlus 16 could feature a 185Hz OLED display
Higher refresh rates could benefit supported mobile games
Future flagship models could focus on higher refresh rates

OnePlus may be planning notable changes to the displays used in its future flagship smartphones, according to a new leak. The latest information sheds light on the company's long-term display strategy and suggests it could continue prioritising one area of panel technology over higher resolutions. The claim amidst rumours of the purported OnePlus 16 surfacing online. OnePlus is expected to introduce its next flagship handset later this year with several hardware upgrades.

Future OnePlus Phones Could Feature 240Hz OLED Displays

According to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese), OnePlus is developing its upcoming flagship display roadmap around increasingly higher refresh rates. The tipster suggested that future models could progress through 165Hz and 185Hz panels before eventually reaching 240Hz.

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OnePlus currently favours 1.5K screens for its next-generation product lineup. The tipster added that the company could reconsider 2K panels if they become capable of supporting substantially higher refresh rates without introducing major trade-offs.

OnePlus 16, iQOO 16 Could Launch Earlier Than Expected, Tipster Claims

Recent reports have already pointed to display upgrades on the upcoming OnePlus 16. The handset is expected to succeed the OnePlus 15, which sports a 1.5K OLED display and a 165Hz refresh rate. Leaks indicate the newer model could increase the refresh rate to 185Hz while retaining a similar resolution.

A 240Hz panel would place OnePlus among the brands pushing smartphone display technology the furthest. However, it remains unclear whether the company can pair such a refresh rate with a 2K display without affecting battery life and efficiency. The move is expected to reflect a wider shift in the smartphone market, where brands are increasingly focusing on faster displays for flagship phones. For everyday tasks, a 120Hz display is already smooth enough for most users. The advantages of higher refresh rates are more likely to be seen in supported games and other fast-moving content.

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The OnePlus 16 is expected to arrive later this year with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset and a large silicon-carbon battery, though OnePlus has yet to confirm any specifications.

OnePlus 15

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Improved design and attractive colour options
Flawless flagship performance
Clean, polished, and feature-rich software
Exceptional battery life and charging speeds

Bad
165Hz is not worth the lower display resolution
No alert slider
Hasselblad-exclusive features missing
Expensive

Read detailed OnePlus 15 review

Display 6.78-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 7,300mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,272x2,772 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More