The OnePlus 17 could be one of five wide-screen flagship phones planned for next year, according to Weibo tipster Smart Pikachu. The rumored “passport-style” bar-phone format would move away from the usual tall handset proportions, potentially providing more room for on-screen gaming controls and a broader view in complex games.
- OnePlus: the OnePlus 17 is rumored to adopt the wider format.
- OPPO: an unnamed flagship is said to be in development.
- vivo: an unnamed flagship is also reportedly planned.
- Xiaomi: the company is likewise rumored to be preparing a wide flagship.
The report suggests these devices could use conventional multimedia-oriented aspect ratios such as 16:9 or 16:10. While a wider display may benefit gaming, it could also make one-handed use less comfortable than on conventional flagship phones.
If OnePlus follows its usual launch cadence, the OnePlus 17 may arrive around October next year. It would follow the OnePlus 16, which is described as carrying a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, a 200 MP main camera sensor and a 9,000 mAh battery. The OnePlus 17’s exact screen ratio, wider design, specifications and release availability remain unconfirmed.
