According to the rumors, the OnePlus 15 5G will be a flagship with extremely high-end specifications in 2025, and a very fast 165Hz display is what the leaks are about. Simply put, mobile gamers who, in turn, depend on quicker refresh rates to have a better and faster reaction are the ones who will benefit from this upgrade. The increment from 120Hz to 165Hz is quite significant, a nd a lot of eyes are on them to see what they will come up with next.
OnePlus 15 5G and the 165Hz Benchmark
It is reported that OnePlus 15 5G will feature an LTPO AMOLED display, thus possibly allowing the refresh rate to change, for example, to save the phone battery. That is to say, it could provide fewer cases of motion blur or less frame tearing, along with faster refresh of brightness or touchscreen response rate, thus users could play ultra-fast games. The problem is that there are so few games that support this refresh rate, so in reality, it might not even make a difference.
Gamers’ Edge or Just Hype?
The rumor also says that the phone can be equipped with a next-generation Snapdragon processor, a better cooling solution, and a more powerful GPU. Theoretically, the visual effects on a 165Hz screen can be a great way to demonstrate the power of the GPU for some graphically demanding games. Industry insiders, however, caution that the power lies in app and game optimization, rather than hardware, which is why the answer is left to the users.
AI Features and Smart Enhancements
Artificial Intelligence will be an integral part of the OnePlus 15 5G. The release of the product might see new AI features such as AI-powered image enhancement, AI scene optimization, AI gaming boost for quick performance tuning, and AI task automation for general use. Moreover, the company might be implementing AI locally for privacy-secured features, which is in line with the trend of other 2025 flagships.
Innovation or Marketing Strategy?
Despite the absence of an official date for the product unveiling, the synergy between the 165Hz display, powerful processor, and AI features is a hot topic in tech circles. The whole idea could be one of those marketing ploys that we are so used to, or it could actually be real tech that improves the user experience; these two statements could be validated or refuted by users and the gaming community.

