OnePlus could be moving away from tall smartphone screens for its next flagship, as an early leak claims the upcoming OnePlus 17 will debut with a wide-screen display.
The industry for wide-screen smartphones continues to grow, and OnePlus is reportedly launching its next number series with the said feature. According to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, the brand is planning to join other major smartphone manufacturers next year.
Top Chinese smartphone brands like OPPO, Xiaomi, and vivo are also planning to release 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio smartphones. The wide-screen displays are said to deliver a better gaming experience.
Based on OnePlus’ release cycle, the OnePlus 17 is expected to make its debut around October next year. Its predecessor, the OnePlus 16, launched in October, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, along with a 200MP main camera with a 9,000mAh battery and 100W fast charging.
OnePlus has yet to reveal official information about the device. Stay tuned for more updates.