While the dust has barely settled on current flagship releases, the rumor mill is already churning out staggering details about the upcoming OnePlus 16. A recent leak from the reputable tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo suggests that OnePlus is aiming to reset the bar for flagship performance and display technology.
A Display That Defies Limits
The centerpiece of the OnePlus 16 is undoubtedly its screen. According to the leak, the device will sport a 6.78-inch custom BOE LTPO flat display featuring a 1.5K resolution. However, the real talking point is the refresh rate. While the OnePlus 15 already pushed boundaries with 165Hz, the OnePlus 16 is reportedly targeting a minimum of 185Hz, with the company actively evaluating support for a massive 240Hz refresh rate.
To complement this speed, the panel is expected to use LIPO packaging technology, resulting in symmetrical, razor-thin bezels measuring just 1mm on all four sides. With a custom touch control IC and support for the BT.2020 color gamut, this “full-package flagship display” is shaping up to be a gamer’s dream.
The “Pro” Heart: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
Under the hood, the OnePlus 16 is tipped to be among the first to feature Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (SM8975) chipset. This powerhouse processor will likely be paired with the latest LPDDR6 RAM, positioning the device as a direct rival to other performance-heavy contenders like the rumored iQOO 16.
Perhaps the most “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” stat in the leak is the battery capacity. Recent reports suggest the OnePlus 16 could house a colossal 9,000mAh battery, a figure that would dwarf almost every other mainstream flagship currently on the market.
On the photography front, the device is expected to carry a heavy-hitting triple-camera array:
- 50MP Primary sensor
- 50MP Ultra-wide lens
- 200MP Periscope telephoto camera
Software and Availability
As a next-gen flagship, the OnePlus 16 is expected to debut with OxygenOS 17 (based on Android 17). The leak indicates that the base model will likely offer 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Expected to launch in China this October, the OnePlus 16 is rumored to carry a starting price tag of approximately 5,000 Yuan (~$730).