OnePlus is working on a gaming handheld console with a different take on controls

While OnePlus is preparing to unveil the OnePlus 15T at an event today, a separate leak suggests the company may already be thinking beyond smartphones and into handheld gaming.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, a major smartphone manufacturer is currently working on an “Android handheld console.” The leak doesn’t explicitly name the brand, but online discussions and context suggest OnePlus could be behind the project.

OnePlus’ rumored handheld console will be touchscreen first

What makes this rumored device interesting is how it reportedly rethinks the idea of a handheld console. Instead of relying on physical buttons, joysticks, or controller layouts, the rumored product is said to focus on a new kind of interaction system. 

The device is said to be touchscreen first, in a way that improves multi-finger responsiveness, touch accuracy, and latency, especially for fast-paced first-person shooter (FPS) games.

It’s certainly an innovative way of thinking about how a handheld can be built. Rather than simply attaching controls to a phone or building a console with Android, the device may try to merge the strengths of both.

The leak also mentions system-level optimization, flagship-grade performance tuning, and a high refresh rate display support for games like Delta Force and PUBG Mobile. 

It’s worth noting that the related reports mention that, given the continued rise in storage costs, many manufacturers are trying to expand into new product lines to find growth opportunities. For example, Vivo is said to be working on a gimbal camera like the DJI Osmo Pocket.

Currently, details regarding the specific configuration and release date of this “Android handheld console” are under wraps. However, judging from its direction, this product may become an important attempt for mobile phone manufacturers to enter the gaming hardware field.

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