OnePlus is reportedly preparing a mid-range smartphone, set to launch in October 2025, featuring a 1.5K flat OLED display with a 165 Hz refresh rate—a spec more commonly found in flagship devices.
Early testing appears promising, potentially influencing pricing and tech specs should the device launch in Malaysia.
What happened
According to a reliable insider, OnePlus is testing this high-refresh panel with an upgraded touch controller to deliver smoother motion and enhanced touch responsiveness.
The testing focuses on a mid-range model, rather than a premium flagship, which is an indication of shifting market trends.
Interestingly, Redmi is also reportedly exploring 165 Hz displays. This may be in response to OnePlus’s move, marking a potential escalation in display technology competition across mid-range phones.
The likely candidate for this new hardware is the OnePlus Ace 6, which may debut globally as the OnePlus 15R. Rumoured features include the 1.5K 165 Hz flat OLED, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, a Snapdragon 8-series processor, and a metal middle frame.
While there is no confirmation on water or dust resistance, the device is expected to launch around October 2025, with a global release following. Reports also point to the OnePlus 15 flagship launching around the same timeframe.
Specifications list (Rumoured – OnePlus Ace 6 / OnePlus 15R)
Here are the current rumoured tech specs for the device:
- 1.5K flat OLED display with 165 Hz refresh rate
- Enhanced touch IC for improved responsiveness
- Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
- Snapdragon 8-series chipset
- Metal middle frame
- Expected launch in October 2025 (global release thereafter)
What do you think—will high-refresh displays become standard even in mid-range phones? Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.
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