The next flagship from OnePlus may take smartphone displays to the next level. According to recent leaks, the OnePlus 16 is expected to feature a 240Hz dynamic refresh rate screen, offering a major upgrade in smoothness, gaming response, and scrolling performance. This would be a significant leap from the 165Hz display introduced with the OnePlus 15, which itself marked a jump from the 120Hz refresh rate seen in previous models.
The leak originated from a well-known source, OnePlus Club, which claimed that the company’s long-term goal is to strike the perfect balance between high resolution and an ultra-fast 240Hz dynamic refresh rate. While the report did not explicitly confirm the model name, tech outlets speculate that this breakthrough could arrive as early as next year with the OnePlus 16.
Currently, the OnePlus 15 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and features a 1.5K display resolution — slightly lower than the 2K panel from its predecessor — a compromise that OnePlus reportedly aims to overcome in future devices. If the OnePlus 16 introduces a 240Hz adaptive screen without reducing resolution, it could redefine visual smoothness and gaming performance on Android smartphones.
Industry experts believe that this upgrade would enhance UI fluidity, app transitions, and gaming responsiveness, though it may slightly impact battery life due to higher power consumption. Despite some online debate about whether such a high refresh rate is necessary for mobile devices, fans are eager to see how OnePlus manages to optimize this feature for real-world use.
With the OnePlus 16 likely in early development, expectations are high for another performance-driven release that balances innovation and practicality. More details are expected to surface as the company finalizes its next-generation flagship lineup for 2026.