Highlights
- OnePlus 16 tipped to exclusively feature a 200MP primary sensor alongside 50MP periscope telephoto (3x zoom) and 50MP ultrawide cameras.
- The front camera upgrade to have an 50MP autofocus selfie sensor capable of sharper focus and flexibility.
- Other expected features include 165Hz BOE Oriental Screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired + 50W wireless charging, IP68/IP69 ratings and Android 17 with ColorOS 17.
OnePlus is preparing its next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 16, for an early October launch in China. The company has not announced a launch date yet but tipsters online have been steadily revealing details about the upcoming device. We recently reported about the display of the upcoming phone based on leaks from trusted online tipsters and now the latest leak focuses on the phone’s camera hardware.
OnePlus 16 Could Get a 200MP Primary Camera
DCS’s recent post on OnePlus 16. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
According to Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo, OnePlus 16 is expected to bring a major change to its main camera. The phone could use a 200-megapixel primary sensor measuring 1/1.4-inch. The sensor is reportedly exclusive to the OnePlus 16 among the models in its sub-series, indicating that the company may be placing particular emphasis on the main camera’s image quality.
The primary camera will reportedly be joined by a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor offering 3x optical zoom. This camera is said to use a 1/1.95-inch Sony sensor. Completing the rear setup could be a new 50-megapixel ultrawide camera.
This would give the phone three dedicated cameras for standard, zoom, and wide-angle photography.
DCS’s response to a user comment. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
Responding to a user comment, DCS further confirmed that the front camera is also expected to receive an upgrade. The OnePlus 16 could feature a 50-megapixel selfie camera with autofocus. This should offer an advantage over fixed-focus front cameras by allowing the camera to focus more accurately on subjects and providing greater flexibility when taking selfies.
OnePlus 16 – What Else We Know So Far?
Previous leaks from the same tipsters revealed that the smartphone will use a new-generation BOE Oriental Screen with a 165Hz refresh rate. The high refresh rate is expected to work across a wider range of system and application scenarios. The screen is also tipped to use X4 light-emitting material jointly developed by OnePlus and BOE. For gaming, the refresh rate could reportedly increase to 185Hz in supported titles.
OnePlus is also expected to make improvements to its Fengchi Gaming Core technology, which is designed around high-refresh-rate performance. The company’s e-sports triple-core technology is also expected to receive upgrades on the upcoming flagship.
The phone is reportedly powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset and may feature a huge 9,000mAh battery. Charging support could include 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Other expected features include IP68 and IP69 ratings, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the display, dual speakers, and an X-axis vibration motor. On the software side, the phone is expected to run Android 17 with ColorOS 17.
As of now, all of these details are based on leaks and OnePlus has not officially confirmed the specifications. More details are expected closer to the reported China launch in early October.
