The OnePlus 15 marks a shift in OnePlus' flagship strategy, with the brand now focusing more on raw performance and gaming more than ever. While the phone features the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, what separates a good gaming phone from a great one is software optimisation. So while the processor delivers raw power, OnePlus' new OP Gaming Core helps in making great use of that. Here's a breakdown of what OP Gaming Core is, its features and how you can use it.
What is OnePlus (OP) Gaming Core?
OnePlus' latest OP Gaming Core is currently exclusive to the OnePlus 15 and isn't just a rebranding of the old Game Mode. It's a deep-level software layer designed to work directly with the OnePlus 15's hardware.
It consists of a three-chip layout, including the main processor, a dedicated G2 Wi-Fi chip and a new Touch response chip, which work in tandem, improving the gaming experience.
With this, the max touch response reaches 3,200 Hz and weak signals are amplified using advanced RF modules and network algorithms. Here's a summary of what OP Gaming Core does and the improved numbers.
- Improved touch response reaching 3200 Hz with Hyper Response Engine.
- Wi-Fi Chip G2 brings network stability with up to 89% faster data transfer.
- Brings Console-Grade Gyroscope with up to 60% zero drift error reduction.
Accessing and controlling OP Gaming Core
OP Gaming Core activates automatically the moment you launch a game. You don't need to turn it on, but you do need to know how to control it. You can do that using the Game Dashboard by simply swiping down from the top left of the screen while you're in a game.
This dashboard provides quick toggles for the most commonly-used features. For deeper settings, tap the cogwheel icon within the dashboard to open the full OP Gaming Core menu, where you can manage your games and set performance profiles.
Using OnePlus OP Gaming Core Features
To reiterate, the addition of OP Gaming Core enhances the existing OnePlus gaming features rather than adding new ones. Features like Hyper Frame Rate and Hyper Response engine have resided in OnePlus' Gaming Mode for years. However, OP Gaming Core introduces a feature called OP FPS Max, which lets users play games at ultra-high refresh rates.
Since the OnePlus 15 features a 165Hz display, OP Gaming Core enables high frame rates in a handful of games. While some games feature native 165 FPS frame rates, others leverage frame rate interpolation to achieve this. Here's a list of popular games and the maximum frame rates supported by them:
- Clash of Clans - 165 fps (Native)
- Brawl Stars - 165 fps (Native)
- Battlegrounds Mobile India - 165Hz (Interpolated)
- Call of Duty: Mobile - 165 fps (Native)
- Genshin Impact - 120 fps (Interpolated)
OxygenOS 16 also revamps the gaming mode, reshuffling the features and making them easier to spot and use. Here's how to use these gaming features:
- Launch your favourite game and swipe from the top right corner to bring up the Gaming mode floating bar.
- Tap on Performance and start by choosing the Pro Gamer button for maximum performance.
- Select the Hyper frame rate, then go to Controls and turn on the Hyper Response Engine toggle.
- Now that you've enabled the two most important features, head over to the Graphics quality section and select Hyper HDR to boost the colours of your game.
And that's how you can use OnePlus OP Gaming Core to get the most out of your games. By combining Hyper Frame Rate with Hyper Touch Response, HDR and Hyper Resolution, the feature helps elevate your gaming experience by not only making the experience a lot smoother but also giving you a competitive edge compared to other players.
Besides, there are many other tools at your disposal that make gaming effortless on the device. These include features like the ability to adjust the controls, network settings and modify how notifications appear on your screen.
