India, Aug. 22 -- OnePlus is preparing to make its next flagship more focused on speed, gaming and endurance, with the OnePlus 16 now at the centre of a growing wave of leaks. The company has already confirmed that the phone will arrive this year with upgraded gaming technology, while fresh reports point to a new BOE display that could make its high-refresh-rate experience more useful beyond gaming.

The biggest change may not simply be another jump in the refresh-rate number. The OnePlus 15 already supports a 165Hz gaming mode, but the OnePlus 16 is tipped to bring 165Hz support to more system and app scenarios, with compatible games potentially reaching 185Hz.

The phone is also expected to use Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 El...