A new leak suggests that OnePlus may be planning a significant hardware shift with its next flagship, the OnePlus 16. The information, shared by OnePlus Club and cited by Android Headlines, outlines aggressive specifications that would mark a clear departure from the more conservative approach seen with the OnePlus 15.
High-Refresh Display and New Platform
According to the leak, the OnePlus 16 could feature a flat 1.5K BOE OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, a level typically reserved for gaming-focused smartphones. To support such a panel, the device is said to rely on an unreleased Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, paired with next-generation LPDDR6 RAM.
Dual 200MP Camera Setup Reported
Camera hardware may also see a substantial upgrade. The OnePlus 16 is rumored to include two 200MP sensors, with a Samsung ISOCELL HP5 as the main camera and a second 200MP sensor for a periscope telephoto lens. If accurate, this would represent a notable jump from the 50MP sensors used in recent OnePlus models.
Large Battery Using New Technology
Battery capacity is another area where the OnePlus 16 could stand out. The leak claims a 9,000mAh battery, reportedly made possible by silicon-carbon battery technology, which offers higher energy density without significantly increasing size. Charging speeds are said to reach 120W wired and 50W wireless.
Additional Features and Timeline
Other rumored features include:
- Dual coaxial stereo speakers
- Improved haptic feedback
- Enhanced in-display fingerprint sensor
- IP69-rated water and dust resistance
The OnePlus 16 is expected to launch first in China in Q4 2026, with a global release likely to follow. As with all early leaks, specifications and timelines may change before any official announcement.
