The idea behind this technology is to reduce lag, keep the frame rate steady, and ensure that long gaming sessions don’t drain the battery or overheat the phone. OnePlus says it has built this system from the chip level up, combining hardware, software, and smart power management into one platform.

“Gaming is for everyone, and everyone deserves an immersive experience. At OnePlus, we’re putting gaming front and centre. Our mission is simple: deliver exceptional gaming for more people,” said Marcel Campos, director of gaming and product strategy at OnePlus.

OnePlus confirmed that these gaming technologies will appear first on the upcoming OnePlus 15 lineup. The brand emphasised that the rollout reflects its ‘Fast & Smooth’ philosophy, with a focus on performance consistency over peak benchmark figures.

Chip-level gaming engine

OP Gaming Core, the company’s self-developed chip-level gaming optimisation system, is at the heart of the latest announcement. OnePlus claims that it operates deep within Android and is supported by over 254 patents and over 20,000 lines of original code.

The OP Gaming Core includes a custom CPU scheduler designed to prioritise gaming workloads. This system analyses what a game needs in real time and assigns just the right amount of power to it. According to OnePlus, this reduces unnecessary CPU work by around 22 per cent, meaning less heat, better battery life, and fewer performance drops.

“Users often report common frustrations – overheating, lag, and poor connectivity. These kill the fun, no matter what game you play. Top-tier hardware is crucial, but the real reason people play isn’t victory or mastery – it’s fun. That insight reshaped how we think about gaming,” Campos said.

On the other hand, it also uses a new version of HyperRendering, which is basically how the phone draws visuals on the screen. The company said that it has reworked this system so games look sharper and run faster without any visible lag or “tearing” between frames. All this, the company claims, helps games maintain a steady 120 frames per second (fps). In simple words, this translates into ultra-smooth animation, even during intense gameplay.

Three-chip performance system

In order to make this possible, OnePlus has created what it calls the Performance Tri-Chip setup. This essentially combines three specialised chips, each of which handles different tasks. A performance chip based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor is focused on speed and stability. The Touch Response Chip enhances the speed at which the screen responds to taps and swipes. It supports up to 330 Hz continuous and 3200 Hz instant touch sampling, which means the inputs register faster than ever. Lastly, the Wi-Fi Chip G2 maintains a stable connection even when the signal is weak, reducing game lags and drops.

“At Qualcomm, gaming innovation is core to what we do. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, featuring Adreno performance cores, game-ready drivers, and more than 60 advanced technologies, we push mobile gaming to its limits,” said Ehsanul Islam, vice president of engineering and MD of Qualcomm SEA and ANZ.

Islam added that Qualcomm’s collaboration with OnePlus led to the creation of OP Gaming Core. “Together, we reduced the workload on our Adaptive Load Tracking algorithm by 95 per cent, freeing up resources for smoother, more consistent gaming.”

The new touch processor is paired with OnePlus’ updated HyperTouch engine, which, according to the company, improves touch accuracy and speed for competitive gameplay. Also, the Wi-Fi chip includes SmartLink connectivity tech to reduce packet loss and stutter in challenging wireless conditions.

OnePlus also introduced OP FPS Max, built over three years, aimed at enabling sustained 165 fps high-frame-rate gameplay. The technology integrates a custom 165 Hz display, chip-level scheduling, improved touch algorithms, and network optimisation. The company says several popular mobile games already support 165 fps on its platform, and it plans to expand developer partnerships to grow adoption.