OnePlus 16 Rumoured to Get Sub-1mm Bezels, May Skip Active Cooling Fan and Gaming Triggers

Highlights

• The OnePlus 16 is rumoured to feature ultra-thin bezels under 1mm.
• The device may also skip a built-in active cooling fan and capacitive gaming shoulder triggers, focusing instead on a sleeker build.
• Rumoured specs – a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, 50MP primary sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset and a massive 9,000mAh battery.

While the official launch is still months away, early leaks about the rumoured OnePlus 16 have already begun circulating online. A recent report suggested that the upcoming device could feature a massive 9,000mAh battery. Now, a new tip claims the handset will arrive with significantly slimmer bezels around its display. Here are more details.

OnePlus 16 May Feature Ultra-Thin Bezels

Tipster’s post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)

According to a tipster named Old Chen Air on Weibo, the OnePlus 16 could feature bezels measuring less than 1mm in thickness. The leaker claims it may be the only flagship smartphone this year to offer sub-1mm bezels. If accurate, this would mark a noticeable improvement over the OnePlus 15.

It would enhance the immersive viewing experience and potentially give the OnePlus 16 one of the most refined front designs among 2026 flagship smartphones.

For reference, the OnePlus 15 sports a 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with 1.15mm-thick bezels.

Tipster’s post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)

In a separate post, the same tipster suggested that the OnePlus 16 will not include a built-in active cooling fan for thermal management during heavy gaming or demanding tasks. Additionally, the phone is said to skip capacitive shoulder triggers designed for gamers.

OnePlus 16 – What Else We Know? (Rumoured)

Earlier reports indicate that the OnePlus 16 could launch later this year with a 200-megapixel periscope-style telephoto camera. It may also include a 50-megapixel primary rear sensor paired with a 2-megapixel multispectral sensor aimed at improving colour accuracy and overall image quality.

The device is also rumoured to pack a substantial 9,000mAh battery. Under the hood, it could be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset.

However, these specifications remain unconfirmed and OnePlus has yet to officially comment on them.

Just to recall, the OnePlus 15 features a 6.78-inch QHD+ (1,272×2,772 pixels) AMOLED display with up to a 165Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor an houses a 7,300mAh battery. The model was launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 72,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.

As for the launch timeline, we have no official update at present. OnePlus 15 was introduced in India in November 2025 and we can only expect a similar last-quarter launch for the successor based on that.

FAQs

Q1. What is the biggest design change rumoured for the OnePlus 16?

Answer. The OnePlus 16 may feature ultra-thin bezels measuring less than 1mm, making it one of the slimmest-bezel flagships of 2026.

Q2. Will the OnePlus 16 include gaming-focused hardware like cooling fans or triggers?

Answer. Leaks suggest the device will skip a built-in active cooling fan and capacitive shoulder triggers, focusing instead on a sleeker design.

Q3. What other major specifications are rumoured for the OnePlus 16?

Answer. It could pack a 9,000mAh battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, a 50MP primary sensor, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset.

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https://www.mymobileindia.com/oneplus-turbo-officially-mentioned-live-images-surface-online-specs-tip-165hz-display-snapdragon-chipset-and-9000mah-battery/