OnePlus shows off next-gen gaming tech at Singapore ahead of OnePlus 15 launch

OnePlus is all set for the global launch of the OnePlus 15 in Singapore this week, and we at Editorji are on the ground at the event, where the smartphone giant showcased its next big leap in smartphone gaming.

Ahead of the global launch, OnePlus revealed an all-new gaming architecture designed specifically for the upcoming OnePlus 15 series, and we got to experience it first-hand. Now, this new gaming tech isn’t just about pushing higher frame rates; it’s about rethinking how performance, power efficiency, and touch response work together to make gaming on a phone feel seamless.

The new gaming setup, known as OP Gaming Core, comes with a powerful Performance Tri-Chip system and a high-frame-rate feature called OP FPS Max, and it operates at the chip level to make gameplay smoother, faster, and more stable than ever. And yes, all of this will debut with the OnePlus 15 lineup, set to launch in India on November 13.

What’s with the new OP Gaming Core in the upcoming OnePlus 15?

At the heart of all this new gaming feature is OP Gaming Core, OnePlus’s new game-focused system architecture. It basically acts as a smart scheduler, deciding which parts of the processor handle which gaming tasks, all in real time. The company says this helps reduce CPU instructions by up to 22%, lowering system load and keeping the frame rate steady even during high-pressure gameplay.

But the big story here isn’t just numbers. It’s how this whole architecture coordinates across the CPU, GPU, and display pipeline. OnePlus has also upgraded its graphics system with HyperRendering, which boosts per-frame rendering efficiency by around 80%. The result? Faster frame processing, minimal latency, and improved battery efficiency, all without turning your phone into a mini heater.

What exactly does the Performance Tri-Chip?

Think of this as OnePlus building a mini gaming rig inside your phone. The new Performance Tri-Chip setup combines three chips working together:

A Performance Chip, tied to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, handles heavy-duty performance and optimises resource allocation through the new Gaming Core.

A Touch Response Chip, which takes over touch processing from the main SoC, supports up to 3,200Hz instantaneous touch sampling and 330Hz continuous sampling which means quicker, more accurate touch recognition.

And finally, a Wi-Fi Chip G2 that manages connectivity through SmartLink algorithms, keeping your connection stable even when signal strength drops.

In short, OnePlus wants lag, stutter, and dropped frames to be a thing of the past.

How does OP FPS Max change gaming?

Now comes the flashiest part of this entire new system, the OP FPS Max. This is OnePlus’s way of pushing high-frame-rate gaming to the next level. It combines the new Gaming Core, display tuning, GPU rendering tweaks, and touch improvements to deliver 165fps gameplay on supported titles.

Yup, 165 frames per second on a phone display. OnePlus claims this setup doesn’t just focus on raw frame output but also on consistent frame pacing, ensuring smoother motion and better input response during long gaming sessions. The company says this is achieved while maintaining thermal efficiency and power stability, meaning you can game longer without cooking your hands or draining your battery in an hour.

During our hands-on session at the Singapore event, games ran with impressive smoothness and low latency, even during frame-heavy scenes. The display and touch response felt almost console-like, which is an early sign that OnePlus’s new architecture isn’t just marketing speak.

When is OnePlus 15 launching in India?

The first phones to feature all this new tech will be the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15 Pro, launching in India on November 13. Both will come equipped with the full OP Gaming Core suite, the Performance Tri-Chip hardware, and the OP FPS Max display optimisations out of the box.

OnePlus says this is part of its bigger plan to position the 15 series as its most gamer-focused flagship lineup yet, not just in terms of raw power but also in sustained performance and gameplay comfort.

If the early demo in Singapore is anything to go by, mobile gaming on the OnePlus 15 might finally feel like something truly next-gen, not just another spec upgrade.