Highlights
- OnePlus 16 leak suggests four models including 8GB+256GB (¥4,999), 12GB+256GB (¥5,499), 12GB+512GB (¥5,999) and 16GB+1TB (¥7,499).
- Prototype tipped with dual‑cell 9,000mAh battery, 100W wired charging, which would make it the largest battery ever in a OnePlus flagship.
- Expected Specs – 6.78″ LTPO OLED 185Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, 200MP HP5 camera setup, IP68/IP69 durability.
OnePlus has already confirmed that the OnePlus 16 will launch in China later this year and new leaks have now revealed more details about the upcoming flagship. Fresh information suggests the smartphone could arrive in multiple RAM and storage variants. Meanwhile, tipster Digital Chat Station claims the handset has entered trial production and could feature the biggest battery ever on a OnePlus flagship. Here’s a roundup of all details we know thanks to the latest leaks.
OnePlus 16 Price and Storage Variants (Leaked)
X account named OPlus Club @OnePlusClub has revealed the OnePlus 16 is expected to be available in four RAM and storage configurations. The leak also suggests that OnePlus will bring back an 8GB RAM variant, something that was last available with the OnePlus 11 in 2023.
The base 8GB RAM + 256GB model is tipped to be priced at CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 71,000). The 12GB + 256GB variant could cost CNY 5,499 (roughly Rs. 77,600), while the 12GB + 512GB version is expected to carry a price tag of CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 84,700).
The leak further claims that OnePlus is also developing a limited edition model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, which may be priced at CNY 7,499 (roughly Rs. 1.05 lakh).
Interestingly, the report suggests that OnePlus may skip a 24GB RAM variant for this year’s flagship.
OnePlus 16 pricing
• 8GB+256GB: ¥4,999 (₹70,600/$740)
• 12GB+256GB: ¥5,499 (₹77,700/$815
• 12GB+512GB: ¥5,999 (₹84,700/$888)
• 16GB+1TB (limited edition): ¥7,499 (₹1,06,00/$1,100)There won’t be a 24GB variant pic.twitter.com/sINW13YSrF
— OPlus Club (@OnePlusClub) August 2, 2026
For reference, the OnePlus 15 debuted in China in October 2025 with a starting price of CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 56,000) for the 12GB + 256GB model. The 16GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 512GB variants were launched at CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. 60,700), CNY 4,599 (roughly Rs. 65,000), and CNY 4,899 (roughly Rs. 69,000), respectively.
In India, the OnePlus 15 was introduced at Rs. 72,999 for the 12GB + 256GB version and Rs. 79,999 for the 16GB + 512GB model. Following multiple price revisions in recent months, these variants are now priced at Rs. 85,999 and Rs. 93,999, respectively.
OnePlus 16 Enters Trial Production
In a separate update, tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo claims that OnePlus has already started trial production of its next flagship, which is expected to be the OnePlus 16.
According to the tipster, the prototype packs a dual-cell battery with a rated capacity of 4,390mAh ×2, resulting in a minimum combined capacity of 8,780mAh. With a rated energy of 33.11Wh and a nominal voltage of 7.54V, the battery is expected to offer a typical capacity of around 9,000mAh. If accurate, it would be the largest battery ever used in a OnePlus flagship smartphone.
The tipster also claims that the device will support 100W wired fast charging. Previous reports have additionally suggested that the handset may support 50W wireless charging, although this has not been mentioned in the latest leak.
OnePlus 16 – Expected Specifications
Earlier reports suggest that the OnePlus 16 will feature a 6.78-inch BOE LTPO OLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is expected to run Android 17-based ColorOS 17 and be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset.
For photography, the handset is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel Samsung HP5 primary camera, accompanied by a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 periscope telephoto camera.
Other rumoured features include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, an X-axis bionic vibration motor, symmetrical dual speakers, and IP68/IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Launch Timeline – Confirmed for 2026 Second Half
At the Snapdragon Gaming Technology Awards 2026, OnePlus China General Manager Liu Baoyou confirmed that the OnePlus 16 will launch in China during the second half of 2026. He also revealed that the upcoming flagship will introduce three “exclusive gaming technologies“, although the company has not yet shared further details.
More official information about the OnePlus 16 is expected to emerge in the weeks leading up to its launch.
