OnePlus 17 could arrive with a wide-screen display, according to leaks

Rumor has it that OnePlus is reportedly exploring a major design change for its next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 17.

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Wide screen OnePlus soon?

According to recent leaks, OnePlus' upcoming smartphone for 2027 could ditch the traditional tall and narrow screen in favor of a wider screen display that is designed to offer a better viewing and gaming experience.

The information that surfaced online came from Chinese tipster Smart Pikachu, who implied on Weibo that the OnePlus 17 could be among the five high-performance smartphones adopting a wider screen design in 2027.

This move would put OnePlus alongside its other competitor brands such as OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi, which are also rumored to be developing similar devices.

Unlike foldable smartphones, the rumored OnePlus 17 would retain a traditional candybar form factor while offering a wider screen according to reports. This could give mobile gamers a broader field of view and provide more screen space when using the device in landscape orientation.

However, the details about the display size, resolution, and aspect ratio remain unknown. OnePlus has yet to confirm if the design or any specifications of its next flagship are true or not.

For now, the OnePlus 17 is expected to arrive sometime around the fourth quarter in 2027, following the company's usual flagship release schedule. More details about the device should emerge as its development progresses.

Source: Smart Pikachu, Via: PhoneArena