Playing on the highest level? OnePlus 16 gaming review
Unfortunately, the OnePlus 16 is no longer officially available in Western countries, but importing it through specialized providers is fairly straightforward and, thanks to support for numerous languages in the software, relatively hassle-free. It is available, for example, from TradingShenzhen starting at US$ 877.
A first-class gaming phone?
Gamers in particular might find it worth taking a closer look at the smartphone: After all, the bright AMOLED screen supports refresh rates of up to 185 Hz, and the SoC is one of the fastest currently available: a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 from Qualcomm.
We tried the phone out with two different games that are very popular in the Google Play Store: Genshin Impact and Diablo Immortal. We use GameBench apps to monitor the current FPS and other metrics.
More than 60 Hz is rarely possible
It is clear, however, that the OnePlus 16 cannot reach its full potential: This is because many games severely limit their frame rates, usually to 60 fps. This is partly because developers do not want to overload phones or drain the battery too much. We would prefer it if there were at least an option for higher frame rates, since some gamers play with a power bank connected or plugged directly into the mains.
The OnePlus 16 achieves these 60 fps very reliably, even in fast-paced combat scenes or when transitioning to a new area. We see no stuttering (the drops at the beginning of the recording are caused by the recording software) and enjoy very smooth gameplay.
Smooth gameplay
Those who prioritize fast responses will also be pleased, as the OnePlus 16 registers our inputs very precisely and without lag.
There is no dedicated gaming overlay, however; you can only enable GameBoost in the settings, which is supposed to make games launch faster.
Overall, the OnePlus 16 is a great smartphone for gamers, as it does not get too hot and can sustain its performance for a long time. You can find more benchmarks and our final rating in our in-depth review.
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