The OnePlus 13 The launch is quick approaching, and thanks to an event organized in China by display supplier BOE, we learned a lot more about the upcoming phone’s display. As you’d expect, the specs are top-notch, but there’s also a surprise that can do wonders for battery life.
OnePlus shared post on its Weibo account, it states that the OnePlus 13 display supports local high refresh rates, which means different areas of the screen can run at different refresh rates. This is the first example of this technology being used in a smartphone, although we have seen some devices on our list of the best gaming phones operate adaptive refresh rates, such as the OnePlus 12R and RedMagic 9S Pro.
There aren’t many specific details at this time; we’ll have to wait for the official launch, but it’s basic to imagine the applications. For example, if you are playing a quick game with immobile UI elements, you can lower the refresh rate of these UI elements while increasing the gameplay to 120Hz. If you watch YouTube, you can stream video content at 60Hz, while the comments section is displayed at a lower refresh rate. Theoretically, this could extend battery life without sacrificing speed or smoothness.
OnePlus is also increasing its weather-resistant touch capabilities. The OnePlus 12 already performed better than most phones in saturated conditions, but the brand teased that the recent display will perform better in wind, snow and sun. The latter promises to provide more true colors and better visibility in direct sunlight, while other improvements remain a mystery. Still, this is thrilling news for anyone who enjoys playing the best mobile games in shining climates.
Elsewhere, the OnePlus 13 is said to have an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, an all-new, super-efficient Qualcomm chip, and a massive 6,000mAh battery. Its goal seems to be to provide the longest battery life of any flagship device, and with the recent screen technology, that goal appears to be within reach. However, there is stiff competition, especially from Apple, and our picks for the best iPhones for gaming give OnePlus and other Android brands a run for their money.
