The OnePlus 16 has just been launched exclusively in China, a high-performance smartphone capable of running any game at maximum resolution. It also features a highly durable, IP69K-certified body with premium finishes and a camera setup that, on paper, may surprise you.
Under the hood is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, manufactured on a 2-nm process, which scores around 5,300,000 points on AnTuTu v11. This SoC has additional support, as OnePlus includes its own P4, T3, and G3 chips that manage and enhance on-screen visuals, connectivity, and touch accuracy. The RAM is 12/16 GB LPDDR5X Ultra, and for storage, there are versions with 256/512 GB and 1 TB of high-speed UFS 4.1 memory.
This OnePlus features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels, a configurable refresh rate of up to 185 Hz, and a peak brightness of 2000 nits. On the camera front, the rear features a comprehensive system with a 200 MP main sensor, a 50 MP wide-angle sensor, and a 50 MP 3x zoom sensor, while the front houses a 50 MP camera.
The battery has a capacity of 9,000 mAh with 100 W fast charging and 50 W wireless charging; it also features a 6-axis gyroscope, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and a 5G modem with dual SIM support. It features a USB-C port, and for audio, it has a pair of speakers and three microphones. It runs on Android 17 with the ColorOS 17.0 user interface.
Price and Where to Buy
- Sales of the OnePlus 16 will be limited to China, so if you want to buy one, you’ll have to use platforms like AliExpress.
