165Hz: OnePlus 16 display specs confirmed ahead of China launch
OnePlus says the OnePlus 16 uses a BOE LTPO OLED panel with up to 165Hz in daily use and 185Hz in supported games.
OnePlus shared details of the screen on its next phone. It can refresh up to 165 times a second, which makes motion look smooth. The phone launches in China first.
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Coming your way?
In China for now · CNY 5,999 (about $896)
Sold in China. GSMArena says OnePlus left Europe and North America in July, so it will not launch there.
Why it matters
OnePlus says the high costs about the same power as a 120Hz screen.
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The details
- GSMArena, citing OnePlus, reports a BOE X4 LTPO OLED panel.
- Everyday refresh is up to 165Hz; 185Hz is for gaming mode in supported games.
- Brightness can drop to 1 nit for dark rooms.
- OnePlus lists a 9,000mAh battery, 200MP main camera and 50MP 3x for the China model.
- The article says the phone launches in China next week.
Updates
OnePlus 16 went on sale in China on October 13 at 10 AM local time. OnePlus China's president said on Weibo that more than 70,000 units sold in the first hour. OnePlus left Europe and North America in July, so it will not launch there.
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 16 in China. It costs CNY 5,999 (about $896) for 12GB/256GB, and open sales start October 31. It has a 9,000mAh battery, 100W wired charging and a 200MP main camera.
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