Highlights
- OnePlus 16 leak reveals 1.5K BOE X5 OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, LPDDR6 RAM, UFS 4.1 storage and massive 9000mAh battery with 120W wired, 50W wireless charging.
- It is also tipped to include a 200MP periscope telephoto lens alongside a new main and upgraded ultra‑wide sensor.
- The phone may launch sometime around October 2026 in China.
We have previously reported about OnePlus working on its next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 16. Now, early leaks online have already revealed some major upgrades for upcoming device. We can expect the focus to be on performance, camera improvements and battery life. Here’s more on that.
OnePlus 16 – Leaked Features
According to details published by X account named Saurav on @Saurav_DJ47 in a post, OnePlus 16 may feature a 1.5K BOE X5 OLED display with an ultra-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. This could make it one of the fastest displays seen on a smartphone offering a highly fluid scrolling and gaming experience.
OnePlus 16 leak 👀
200MP periscope + huge battery 🔋• 1.5K BOE X5 OLED
• 240Hz refresh rate
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
• LPDDR6 + UFS 4.1
• 200MP periscope
• New main + ultra-wide9000mAh battery ⚡
120W + 50W chargingLaunch: 2026 (expected) pic.twitter.com/lwiFlMdpsX
— Saurav (@Saurav_DJ47) April 12, 2026
The device is also tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset and is expected to come with next-generation LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The hardware is aimed at delivering faster performance and improved efficiency.
On the camera front, the OnePlus 16 could bring a major upgrade with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens. This is expected to significantly improve zoom capabilities and long-distance photography. The phone is also said to feature a new main camera and an upgraded ultra-wide sensor. Although, the exact details are not yet known.
One of the biggest highlights of the leak is the battery. The OnePlus 16 is expected to pack a massive 9000mAh battery that could set a new benchmark for flagship smartphones. It is also tipped to support 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging ensuring quick top-ups despite the large battery size.
OnePlus 16 – Launch Timeline and Pricing
As per the leak, the OnePlus 16 is likely to launch sometime in 2026. Some industry reports suggest that the OnePlus 16 could debut in China around October 2026. After the initial launch in China, the device can be expected to head to the global markets including India.
As for pricing, recent reports hinted the OnePlus 16 could be priced around CNY 5,000 (approximately ₹67,000–₹70,000 in India). It is important to note that details around launch and prices are entirely speculative based on market scenarios and should be taken with a pinch of salt.
More details about the smartphone are expected to surface in the coming months.
FAQs
Q1. What display and performance features are expected in the OnePlus 16?
Answer. The device may feature a 1.5K BOE X5 OLED display with 240Hz refresh rate, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset with LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
Q2. What major camera upgrade is tipped for the OnePlus 16?
Answer. It is expected to include a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, along with a new main camera and upgraded ultra‑wide sensor for improved zoom and imaging.
Q3. What battery capacity and charging speeds are rumoured?
Answer. The OnePlus 16 could pack a massive 9000mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.