The OnePlus 16 could soon launch in more countries. New leaks suggest the flagship phone is being tested in India, hinting at a wider launch outside China.
The phone launched in China recently, but reports about its global release have been mixed. Earlier rumors claimed OnePlus would keep the handset exclusive to its home market. More recently, reports indicated that the OnePlus 16 would skip North America and Europe, making India the most likely market for its first international expansion.
That may no longer be the case. Tipster Abhishek Yadav reportedly said OnePlus recently held a meeting in Mumbai about the device. He also claims the phone is currently undergoing internal testing in India.
Another tipster, Debayan Roy, shared similar information. According to reports, OnePlus is preparing to launch two new smartphones in India, and one of them could be the OnePlus 16. These claims add more weight to the possibility of an international rollout.
As for specs, the OnePlus 16 packs flagship hardware. It features a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz. Powering the device is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset.
The handset also comes with a massive 9,000mAh battery. It supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Photography is handled by a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. On the front, users get a 50MP selfie shooter for photos and video calls.
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OnePlus has yet to confirm any launch plans. Still, if the latest leaks are accurate, fans outside China may finally get a chance to buy the OnePlus 16 without importing one.
