OnePlus 16 Launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 9000mAh Battery, 200MP Camera, 165Hz AMOLED Display

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-Carlsen Martin

Updated: Monday, October 12, 2026,
18:28 [IST]

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 16 in China, introducing a new flagship smartphone focused on gaming performance, display technology and battery life.

The handset features a 185Hz gaming refresh rate, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform and a 9,000mAh battery, alongside a 200MP primary camera and 100W wired fast charging.

OnePlus 16 Price in China and Variants

The OnePlus 16 is available to order in China, with sales scheduled to begin on October 13. The company has yet to announce its India launch timeline or global availability. China pricing starts at 5,999 yuan, equivalent to approximately Rs. 85,850 based on direct currency conversion. Official India pricing, if announced, could differ.

China pricing is as follows:

12GB RAM + 256GB storage: CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs. 85,850)
12GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 6,799 (approximately Rs. 97,300)
16GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 7,499 (approximately Rs. 107,350)
16GB RAM + 1TB storage: CNY 8,499 (approximately Rs. 121,650)

OnePlus is also offering launch-period benefits in China, including a first-sale discount and bundled accessories. Details about the OnePlus 16’s India launch and pricing remain unannounced.

The OnePlus 16 is available in Starlight, Dark Forest and Martian Masterpiece colour options. The Starlight and Dark Forest variants weigh 220g, while the Martian Masterpiece version weighs 217g. Depending on the model, thickness ranges from 8.45mm to 8.55mm.

OnePlus 16 Specifications: Display, Performance, Cameras and Battery

The OnePlus 16 features a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 2772 × 1272 pixel resolution, an adaptive refresh rate of 1Hz to 165Hz and support for up to 185Hz in compatible games. The fourth-generation Oriental Screen uses custom X4 luminescent material, offers up to 2,000 nits peak brightness and supports a minimum brightness of 1 nit.

Powering the phone is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform with an Adreno 850 GPU, alongside a G3 network chip, P4 display chip and T3 touch chip for gaming. It also features a Wind Chaser Game Kernel and Glacier Cooling System, which OnePlus claims improves thermal gel efficiency by 50%.

The handset packs a 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, 27W reverse wired charging and bypass charging. Its triple rear camera setup comprises a 200MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

The 50MP autofocus front camera supports 4K video recording at 60fps, while the rear cameras support up to 8K recording and 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video. The OnePlus 16 runs ColorOS 17 based on Android 17 in China, with AI tools for classroom notes, formula translation and academic problem-solving.

Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, an infrared sensor and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C. Other highlights include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, an X-axis linear motor and IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings.