OnePlus 13 to Feature Local High Refresh Rate Display Technology to Improve Battery Life: Report

It remains unclear whether OnePlus will be the first brand to use this display technology.

Written by Sheldon Pinto, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 17 October 2024 17:51 IST

OnePlus 13 to Feature Local High Refresh Rate Display Technology to Improve Battery Life: Report

The OnePlus 13 will replace the OnePlus 12 (pictured) when launched in India

Highlights

The OnePlus 13 will have a BOE X2 display
The company has developed a new chip to power the display
It will offer both multi-scene and multi-level refresh rate

OnePlus has yet to officially announce the launch date for its latest flagship OnePlus 13, but the leaks have begun to intensify. The leaks have given us some information about this upcoming smartphone from OnePlus. However, OnePlus has now officially announced the new features the company's BOE partnership will bring. And since this was an announcement made by OnePlus, it is expected that Oppo's flagships too will benefit from the same. Oppo is also set to unveil its Find X8 and Find X8 Pro flagships in China on October 24.

OnePlus 13 Display Technology (Expected)

OnePlus, via its official Weibo handle, shared details about the OnePlus 13's display technology and features. In a post OnePlus explained that it has created a self-developed adaptive high refresh rate technology using the latest 8T LTPO circuit. It will offer both multi-scene and multi-level screen refresh rate, which is something we have yet to see on a production smartphone till date.

The company explained that this custom local high refresh rate technology will offer different refresh rates for different parts of the same screen. It will also offer more accurate matching along with smoother viewing experience and operation. This does sound very interesting in theory, but its real-world advantages will be realised only after release. We can imagine a third of the display running at 30Hz (for viewing 30fps video), while watching a YouTube video in portrait orientation, while the rest of it runs at 60-120Hz.

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As per OnePlus, the display can also withstand touch interruptions caused by the environment. It stated in the same post that its display can work in frigid snow and that users should experience an industry-leading touch experience.

Photo Credit: OnePlus (Weibo)

In another post, the company also revealed that it has developed its own Display P2 screen chip to help drive these developments.

OnePlus 13 Specifications (Expected)

As per a previous report, the OnePlus 13 is expected to have a 6.82-inch 2K OLED 120Hz panel with a micro quad curved display. The phone is said to offer a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel periscope camera, and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. It is said to have a 6,100mAh battery with support for 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The OnePlus 13 is also tipped to feature an IP68/69 rating for dust and water resistance.

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OnePlus 12

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
IP65 rated
Vibrant 120Hz QHD+ display
Excellent battery life
Fast wired and wireless charging
Smooth and bloatware-free software
Quality primary and telephoto cameras
Good for gaming

Bad
Minor quality issues
Ultra-wide angle camera could be better
Low light selfies are below average

Read detailed OnePlus 12 review

Display 6.82-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 5400mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1440x3168 pixels

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Sheldon Pinto is based in Mumbai, and has several years of experience in reviewing smartphones and gadgets. As a Senior Reviewer at Gadgets 360, you will always find him deeply immersed in his reviews, switching from one phone to another. When the battery dies out, Sheldon is always browsing the web for a good sci-fi movie or reading up on cars and bikes. He also loves creating lists of interesting places to eat and travel. Sheldon is available on Twitter at @shellshocd, and you can mail him at ...More