OnePlus just gave fans their clearest look yet at its next flagship. Ahead of an expected October launch, the company has showcased the OnePlus 15’s front design in a new video, and the display appears to be a major step forward.
Shared by Louis Lee on Weibo, the clip shows ColorOS 16 running on the OnePlus 15 and confirms a flat display with ultra-slim bezels. There’s a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera and subtly rounded corners, giving the phone a clean, modern aesthetic that should appeal to both gamers and everyday users.
While official display specifications are still under wraps, leaks point to a next‑gen BOE X3 Oriental panel measuring 6.78 inches with a 1.5K resolution. The standout figure is a 165Hz refresh rate—something typically reserved for dedicated gaming phones like the ROG Phone 8 Pro. For context, the previous model uses a 6.82‑inch BOE X2 Oriental screen with a sharper 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. If the OnePlus 15 really runs at 165Hz, expect ultra-smooth scrolling, snappier animations, and a clear advantage in fast-paced games.
Performance should be equally ambitious. The OnePlus 15 is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the latest top-tier chip in Qualcomm’s lineup. OnePlus also says the phone will debut an in-house gaming engine designed to sustain maximum frame rates, enable native GPU frame generation, and target gameplay at up to 165fps. Paired with the high-refresh panel, that could make this one of the smoothest Android experiences at launch.
A few details are still to be confirmed, including peak brightness, touch sampling rate, LTPO behavior, and any display protection upgrades. But with a flat screen, minimal bezels, and flagship-class silicon already locked in, the OnePlus 15 is shaping up to be a compelling upgrade for display purists and mobile gamers alike.
Key points at a glance:
– Design: Flat display, slim bezels, centered punch-hole, rounded corners
– Software (China): ColorOS 16 shown in the teaser
– Display (leaked): 6.78-inch BOE X3 Oriental panel, 1.5K resolution, up to 165Hz
– Previous model context: 6.82-inch 2K, 120Hz BOE X2 panel
– Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 confirmed
– Gaming features: In-house engine with native GPU frame generation and 165fps targeting
With launch season approaching, expect more concrete specs and benchmarks soon.
