The OnePlus 15 will get a blazing-fast 165Hz display

• OnePlus has shared display information for the upcoming OnePlus 13
• Highlights include a 165Hz refresh rate and 1.15mm bezels
• The OnePlus 13 is expected to launch in China by October 31

The OnePlus 15 is on the way – the next flagship from the Chinese maker of Android phones is expected to launch soon in its home market, with Western and global markets likely to follow in the coming months.

PhoneArena suggests that the OnePlus 15 will launch in China in October 2025, and we get closer to the still-unconfirmed release date the company has shared key display specs in partnership with sister brand Oppo and display manufacturer BOE.

According to GizmoChina (via GSMArena), OnePlus shared new official information about the OnePlus 15’s display in a direct announcement.

The OnePlus 15 will feature symmetrical 1.15mm bezels around the entire display. For reference, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has ultra-thin bezels that measure in at 1.36mm.

Additionally, the OnePlus 15 will support a 165Hz refresh rate, much higher than the OnePlus 13 and most of the best Android phones on the market. The standard for a modern flagship phone is 120Hz.

For reference, refresh rate refers to how often a display redraws the on-screen image. A faster refresh rate makes motion look smoother and makes moving details easier to parse.

OnePlus also shared that the display will see a 13% improvement in high-brightness mode, which we assume means an increase in measured brightness, as well as an 11.8% improvement to color accuracy. The display is also TUV-Rheinland certified at a minimum of 1 nit of hardware brightness.

Furthermore, the display will supposedly consume 10% less power than the OnePlus 13’s display, with a 30% longer total component lifespan. OnePlus is already known for class-leading battery life, so this upgrade could lead to some truly impressive longevity.

The OnePlus 15 will also make use of Oppo’s P3 chip, a dedicated display controller that enables 1.3 microsecond pixel row charging time, which GizmoChina reports is twice as fast as the industry average. This allows for better responsiveness and sustained brightness at faster refresh rates.

Finally, images shared by OnePlus seem to confirm that the OnePlus 15 will have a flat display, rather than the curved display seen in previous generations. Current rumors suggest a screen size of 6.78 inches.

The OnePlus 15 is shaping up to be a worthy successor to the OnePlus 13, which is our current pick for the best Android phone. Be sure to let us know what you think of these display specs in the comments below.

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