OnePlus 15 tipped with 165Hz display, DetailMax Engine, and 16GB RAM

The upcoming OnePlus 15 may drop Hasselblad branding in favour of in-house DetailMax Engine, alongside a 64MP periscope telephoto and 100W fast charging

OnePlus may be gearing up to launch the OnePlus 15 with a 165Hz display, a move teased by OnePlus China president Li Jie Louis. In a social media post, Louis referred to an “Ultra-High Refresh Era,” sparking speculation that the device will push refresh rates beyond mainstream flagships.

Ultra-high refresh display

The OnePlus 15 is expected to sport a 6.8-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display of a 165Hz refresh rate and narrower bezels. While not the first to adopt such a screen – gaming phones like the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 9 already offer 165Hz and 185Hz displays – OnePlus could bring the feature to mainstream smartphones, similar to how the OnePlus 7 Pro popularised high-refresh displays.

 

End of Hasselblad partnership

The launch follows OnePlus CEO Pete Lau’s announcement that the company’s partnership with Hasselblad is ending. The collaboration began with the OnePlus 9 series in 2021 and continued through the OnePlus 13 lineup. Moving forward, OnePlus will use its in-house DetailMax Engine, a computational imaging system designed to produce sharp, true-to-life photos without excessive enhancement.

 

Lau noted that Hasselblad’s design philosophy has become part of OnePlus’ camera identity, but the brand is moving forward with its own in-house imaging technology. The newly developed DetailMax Engine, built entirely by OnePlus, is designed to maximise computational imaging and produce sharp, true-to-life photos without excessive enhancement or distortion. The upcoming smartphone is expected to boast a DetailMax Engine. 

What to expect from OnePlus 15

Instead of releasing a OnePlus 14, the company is expected to jump to the OnePlus 15, reportedly due to cultural superstitions around the number 14 in Mandarin-speaking regions.

 

The device is tipped to feature:

• Display: 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite series
• RAM/Storage: Up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage
• Cameras: 50MP OIS-enabled main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope telephoto
• Battery: 5,500mAh with 100W wired charging
• Software: Refreshed design language with latest OxygenOS