OnePlus 16 Launches in China with 9,000mAh Battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 16 in China on Monday. The new handset succeeds the 2025 OnePlus 15. It retains the square-shaped rear camera module from its predecessor. However, it brings upgrades to the chipset, battery, and display. The phone will go on sale in China later this month in three colour options and four RAM and storage configurations.
Price and Availability
The OnePlus 16 starts at CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 86,000) for the base 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The 12GB + 512GB model costs CNY 6,799 (about Rs. 97,000). Meanwhile, the 16GB + 512GB configuration is priced at CNY 7,499 (roughly Rs. 1,07,000). The top 16GB + 1TB option comes in at CNY 8,499 (about Rs. 1,21,000). Sales begin on October 13 through the Oppo online store. Buyers can choose from Tomorrow’s Star, Martian Masterpiece, and Dark Forest colourways.
Key Specifications and Features
The dual-SIM OnePlus 16 runs ColorOS 17 based on Android 17. It features a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz. The screen offers 450 ppi density, up to 2,000 nits local peak brightness, full DCI-P3 coverage, always-on display, and 3,840Hz PWM DC dimming. In addition, the phone carries IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
Under the hood, Qualcomm’s 2nm octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset powers the device with a peak clock speed of up to 5.01GHz. It pairs with an Adreno 850 GPU, up to 16GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM, and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. Furthermore, a tri-gaming chip setup includes a P4 Super Display Chip, Lingxi Touch Chip, and G3 Esports Network Chip for better gaming performance.
For photography, the phone uses a triple rear camera system with Oppo’s LUMO imaging. The setup is led by a 200-megapixel (f/1.6) primary sensor with dual-axis optical image stabilisation. It also includes a 50-megapixel (f/2.0) ultrawide camera with a 116-degree field of view and a 50-megapixel (f/2.6) telephoto lens with up to 3x optical zoom and 120x digital zoom. The front houses a 50-megapixel (f/2.0) selfie camera. Video recording reaches up to 4K at 60fps.
The OnePlus 16 packs a 9,000mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C, and multi-system GPS. Sensors cover proximity, ambient light, e-compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, and an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The device measures 161.42 x 76.67 x 8.55 mm and weighs about 220g. Overall, the large battery and high-refresh display stand out as major upgrades over the previous model.