TL; DR
- The OnePlus 16 starts at CNY 5,999 (around ₹85,846) for the 12GB + 256GB variant in China.
- It features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 185Hz BOE X4 display, a 200MP main camera with a 50MP 3x periscope, and a 9,000mAh battery.
- An India launch looks unlikely. The OnePlus 16R is tipped to take the top spot in India, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a dedicated telephoto camera.
OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 16 in China, bringing its latest flagship chipset, a high-refresh-rate display and a 9,000mAh battery. The phone starts at CNY 5,999 (around ₹85,846) for the 12GB + 256GB model. OnePlus has not announced a global launch, and the regular OnePlus 16 is not expected to reach India.
OnePlus 16 Specifications
The OnePlus 16 runs on Qualcomm’s 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It also has a 6,428mm² vapour chamber for cooling. Gaming hardware includes the Fengchi Game Core, Super Display Chip P4, E-sports Network Chip G3 and Lingxi Touch Chip T3, along with an 800Hz gyroscope.
The phone has a flat 6.78-inch BOE X4 LTPO OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 185Hz in China. The panel supports a 2,000-nit HBM and 3,840Hz PWM dimming, with OPPO Crystal Shield Glass protecting the screen. The bezels measure just 1.15mm.
For photography, the OnePlus 16 has a triple rear camera setup. The main camera uses a 200MP Samsung HPE sensor measuring 1/1.4 inches, with OIS. It is joined by a 50MP OV50D ultra-wide camera with a 1/2.88-inch sensor and a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto camera.
The telephoto uses a 1/1.95-inch sensor and supports 3X optical zoom at a 73mm equivalent focal length. A 50MP Sony JN5 camera with a 1/2.75-inch sensor handles selfies.
9,000 mAh Battery, 100W Charging and ColorOS 17
The OnePlus 16 packs a 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It also supports 27W reverse wired charging and reverse wireless charging. Other features include bypass charging, an action button, an IR blaster, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
The phone carries IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. It runs ColorOS 17 based on Android 17.
The dimensions vary slightly by colour. The orange model measures 8.45mm thick and weighs 217g, while the black version is 8.50mm thick and weighs 220g. The white model measures 8.55mm thick and also weighs 220g.
OnePlus 16 Price in China
The OnePlus 16 is available in four configurations in China. Here are the launch prices and their approximate rupee conversions.
- 12GB + 256GB: CNY 5,999 (around ₹85,846).
- 12GB + 512GB: CNY 6,799 (around ₹97,354).
- 16GB + 512GB: CNY 7,499 (around ₹1,07,311).
- 16GB + 1TB: CNY 8,499 (around ₹1,21,621).
Will the OnePlus 16 Launch in India?
An India launch for the regular OnePlus 16 looks unlikely. Reports over the past month, including comments from tipster Yogesh Brar, have pointed to the phone remaining exclusive to China.
The OnePlus 16R is instead expected to take the top spot in the company’s Indian lineup. Brar’s recent production validation test leak suggests a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a triple 50MP rear camera setup with a dedicated telephoto lens, a 165Hz display and a battery larger than 7,500mAh. The same hardware is reportedly being tested under realme branding.
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