The OnePlus 16 is now officially launched in China and comes with three colour variants and a huge boost with 9,000mAh battery which is far more powerful than its predecessor. The handset has a 200-megapixel back camera and is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite series CPU, manufactured on a cutting-edge 2nm technology. It also has an AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz. It is the successor to OnePlus 15 and has the standard square-shaped back camera module.

OnePlus 16 Pricing, Availability

The OnePlus 16 released in China at a range of different prices. The cheapest model comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage and is priced at CNY 5,999 (about Rs 86,000). There are also premium variations, with a 12GB RAM with 512GB storage model costing CNY 6,799 (about Rs. 97,000) and a 16GB RAM with 512GB storage model priced at CNY 7,499 (about Rs 1,07,000). The top-end variant will be priced at CNY 8,499 (about Rs 1,21,000) and will come with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. OnePlus 16 is available in three different colour variants, namely Tomorrow’s Star, Martian Masterpiece, and Dark Forest. From October 13, Chinese consumers may buy the handset via Oppo’s official web shop.

OnePlus 16 Specifications

The OnePlus 16 has a beautiful 6.78-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display. The screen resolution is 1,272 x 2,772 pixels. The display is engineered for best-in-class visibility, with a peak brightness level of up to 2,000 nits and complete DCI-P3 colour gamut compatibility for vivid, true-to-life colours. It also has an always-on display and PWM DC Dimming technology at 3,840Hz frequency for flicker reduction to provide a more pleasant viewing experience.

The OnePlus 16 also comes with a high refresh rate of up to 185Hz and a pixel density of 450 pixels per inch (ppi), which makes it a great option for smooth navigation and gaming. As far as durability goes, the gadget is rated IP66, IP68, and IP69K; thus, it is rather rugged in terms of dust and water.

In terms of physical dimensions, the OnePlus 16 is 161.42 x 76.67 x 8.55 mm and it weighs around 220 grams, which makes it a reasonably compact and lightweight option in its class.

The OnePlus 16 smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s latest 2nm octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor with a peak clock speed of up to 5.01GHz. It has an Adreno 850 GPU for better graphics performance. It comes with a whopping 16GB LPDDR5x Ultra RAM, ensuring flawless multitasking and rapid performance. Additionally, the device has a variety of onboard storage choices, up to 1TB, using the efficient UFS 4.1 technology for quick data access and management. The operating system is Oppo ColorOS 17, based on the latest Android 17. It brings an updated and user-friendly software experience to the consumers.

The OnePlus 16 has a superior triple rear camera system, which benefits from Oppo’s LUMO imaging technology, increasing its photography capabilities. The main camera has a 200-megapixel high-resolution sensor with f/1.6 aperture and dual-axis optical image stabilisation, delivering clear and steady photos even in difficult settings. This is paired with a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a wide 116-degree field of view, excellent for wider landscape or group photographs. The gadget also has a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with an f/2.6 aperture, which can provide up to 120x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom, enabling detailed close-up images without losing clarity. The OnePlus 16 has a 50-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. Furthermore, the gadget is also capable of recording videos in stunning quality. Users may capture footage at up to 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, providing high-definition video recording for a range of purposes.

The OnePlus 16 has a large 9,000mAh battery with fast charging capability, including 100W cable charging and 50W wireless charging. This means the user may fast charge their device, reducing downtime. It has a unique tri-gaming chip architecture with the P4 Super Display Chip, Lingxi Touch Chip and G3 Esports Network Chip for improved gaming performance and responsiveness.

Connectivity-wise, the OnePlus 16 is packed with a wide range of features. It supports 5G and 4G LTE networks, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0, so you can expect stable and fast connections for both data and entertainment. It also has a USB Type-C connector for charging and transferring data, as well as GPS that utilises numerous satellite systems: GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, and Galileo.

Moreover, the OnePlus 16 is jam-packed with a wide array of inbuilt sensors, which augment the functionality and user experience. It has a proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, e-compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, and a revolutionary in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for security and simplicity in user interactions. The OnePlus 16 has a robust hardware and an improved connection to fulfil the needs of today’s smartphones.