OnePlus 16 is rumored to include a new display light-emitting material developed in collaboration with BOE, dubbed the “X4” material. Multiple reports say the X4 upgrade is designed to improve power efficiency compared with the “X3” material used in the OnePlus 15.
Both outlets cite claims from display-related sources that the X4 material could also extend display lifespan, with one report stating it could double longevity versus the prior generation. NDTV additionally claims the X4 could deliver stronger performance than Samsung’s M-series luminescent material, while TechGenyz frames the same point as a broader comparison, asserting it could “topple” Samsung’s offerings on multiple metrics.
The reports also suggest the device may feature a display design upgrade, including slimmer bezels, though the evidence is presented as rumor rather than confirmed specifications. Overall, the outlets align on the central claim: an OnePlus–BOE display-material partnership centered on X4, with efficiency improvements and longer expected lifespan.
