The OnePlus 16 has debuted in China, powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and a 200MP main camera. It also packs a huge 9,000mAh battery with fast charging support.
The phone sports a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display with 2772 x 1272 resolution and up to 185Hz refresh rate. Daily use is set at 165Hz, while supported games can push it to 185Hz.
The panel can go as low as 1 nit. It has slim bezels at 1.15mm, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and a 50MP selfie camera.
Performance comes from Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip. Configurations go up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, with the base model starting at 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
On the back, the OnePlus 16 has three cameras. The main shooter is a 200MP sensor, joined by a 50MP 3x telephoto and a 50MP ultrawide lens.
Battery life is a highlight, with a massive 9,000mAh capacity. Fast charging options include 100W wired and 50W wireless.
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The phone comes in Starlight, Dark Forest, and Martian Masterpiece colors. Prices start at CNY 5,999 (around PHP 56,300 / USD 900) for the 12GB+256GB model, while the top 16GB+1TB variant costs CNY 8,499 (around PHP 79,720 / USD 1,270). Sales in China begin October 31, 2026.
For now, the OnePlus 16 is limited to China. But expect a wider release soon.
OnePlus 16 key specs
- 6.78-inch LTPO OLED, 185Hz refresh rate
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
- Up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage
- 200MP main + 50MP telephoto + 50MP ultrawide cameras
- 50MP front camera
- 9,000mAh battery, 100W wired, 50W wireless
