Mysterious OnePlus phone tipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 165Hz display, and a massive battery
OnePlus already has a big month in China with the OnePlus 15 and Ace 6 launching on October 27, but a new leak suggests another performance-focused device is waiting in the wings for later this year. According to reliable Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, OnePlus is preparing a powerhouse smartphone that could slot into the Ace series for the Chinese market.
Early details point to a 165Hz display with a 1.5K resolution, signaling a device aimed squarely at gamers and power users who want ultra-smooth visuals without sacrificing battery life. Under the hood, the phone is rumored to run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. The tipster claims this chip may edge out the Snapdragon 8 Elite in certain performance metrics. To avoid confusion, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 are distinct processors; the Elite is expected to power headline flagships such as the Xiaomi 17 series, OnePlus 15, iQOO 15, and Realme GT 8 Pro.
Battery life could be the showstopper. The upcoming model is said to pack a battery larger than 8,000mAh, eclipsing the already sizable 7,300mAh in the OnePlus 15 and 7,800mAh in the Ace 6. If accurate, this would make it the largest battery ever in a OnePlus phone, potentially delivering multi-day endurance even with a high refresh rate.
Timing lines up with Qualcomm’s roadmap. The leak suggests the phone will arrive by the end of the year, positioning it among the first wave of devices to debut the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. That could give OnePlus a valuable early-mover advantage in raw performance and efficiency.
What’s still unknown are the finer points: charging speeds, camera hardware, storage and RAM options, and whether the design will follow the Ace family’s aesthetic. While the device is likely to launch in China first, there’s no word yet on global availability.
For now, the takeaway is clear. After the OnePlus 15 and Ace 6 take the stage, OnePlus appears to be lining up a third act: a performance-centric Android phone with a 165Hz 1.5K screen, next-gen Snapdragon power, and a record-breaking battery aimed at gamers and heavy users. Keep an eye out for more leaks as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 launch approaches.
