The OnePlus Nord 6 is set to go official today, but the company is already drawing attention beyond its mid-range lineup. Leaks surrounding its next flagship, the OnePlus 16, are gaining momentum, hinting at a potentially significant upgrade. If recent rumours hold true, the device could bring notable improvements, particularly in the camera department. Here’s a look at everything we know so far about the upcoming OnePlus 16.
The OnePlus 16 is expected to arrive with a more refined design and notable hardware upgrades.
Expected highlights:
Slimmer design: Bezels could be thinner than 1mm, offering a more immersive display
Performance upgrade: Likely to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset
Bigger battery: Rumoured to feature a massive 9000mAh battery
Launch timeline: Expected to debut in China around late October
Status: All details based on leaks; official confirmation awaited
However, these details are based on leaks, and the company has yet to make anything official. The launch is currently expected towards the end of October in China.
Tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo claims that the forthcoming OnePlus 16 may feature a substantial 200-megapixel periscope camera, marking a significant upgrade over the OnePlus 15’s 50-megapixel telephoto sensor. The leak indicates that OnePlus might adopt Samsung’s HP5 sensor, which has reportedly already been used in devices such as the Realme 16 Pro series and the Realme GT 8 Pro.
If this proves accurate, users can look forward to crisper zoom images, enhanced detail at long range, and overall better photographic performance. It’s the sort of improvement that could genuinely transform how people use zoom cameras on their smartphones.
