For years, smartphone makers have pushed toward taller and narrower displays, but the tide may be turning. Several major Chinese brands are reportedly developing wide-screen flagships, and a fresh leak indicates that OnePlus is preparing to join the movement.
According to Weibo tipster Smart Pikachu, the OnePlus 17 will rank among the top five wide-screen flagship phones launching next year. The move to a wider aspect ratio is said to be driven by gaming, offering players a broader field of view and a more immersive experience on the go.
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Should OnePlus maintain its usual launch cadence, the OnePlus 17 is likely to arrive around October of next year. The current OnePlus 16 debuted in October of this year, packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, a 200MP main rear camera, and an enormous 9,000mAh battery.
OnePlus won't be alone in this shift. Oppo, vivo, and Xiaomi are all rumored to be readying wide-screen flagships for next year, with leaks pointing to 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratios — a significant departure from the tall panels that have dominated recent smartphone designs.
