The OnePlus 16 will launch as a flagship smartphone and the successor of the OnePlus 15. The report says, the smartphone might not go official in the US. Check out all the details below.
Following the launch of the OnePlus 15 in November 2025, the company is preparing to announce the successor to the smartphone -- OnePlus 16. While the company is yet to announce the details officially, a report suggests some information about the smartphone, including its launch timeline, specifications, and other key details.
Notably, the OnePlus 16 will launch as a flagship smartphone and is expected to feature a flat display, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, dual rear cameras, and much more. Let us check out the expected details of the upcoming OnePlus 16.
Without revealing the exact launch date, a report by Android Headlines suggests that the OnePlus 16 will launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company has yet to announce this officially. However, the timeline matches previous launches, as the company generally announces its flagship smartphone in the fourth quarter of every year.
Citing OnePlus club, the report notes that the OnePlus 16 might boast a flat panel with a 1.5K resolution OLED display sourced from BOE (BOE X5 panel) and up to a 240Hz refresh rate. However, it did not specify the display size or brightness nits.
Notably, the OnePlus 15 was announced with a 6.78-inch FHD+ display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,800 nits of peak brightness.
While the OnePlus 15 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the OnePlus 16 is expected to be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, which is being designed for ultra-premium 2026 flagship phones.
The report also notes that the chipset will be paired with LPDDR6 RAM and non-expandable UFS 4.1 internal storage.
In terms of optics, the upcoming OnePlus flagship might sport a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP5 main camera. The same sensor is also said to be used for the periscope telephoto camera, meaning the phone could sport a dual 200MP rear camera setup. Additionally, the phone is expected to feature an ultrawide camera, but the sensor size is not known. The front camera details were also not revealed in the leak.
Notably, the OnePlus 15 packs a 50MP Sony IMX906 main camera, a 50MP Samsung JN5 telephoto camera, and a 50MP OV50D ultrawide camera sensor on the rear. The OnePlus 15 packs a 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie camera.
Compared to the 7,300mAh battery on the predecessor, the upcoming OnePlus phone might highlight a 9,000mAh battery but with the same 120W SuperVOOC wired charging and 50W AirVOOC wireless fast charging support.
Furthermore, the OnePlus 16 is said to feature dual coaxial speakers, an O916T vibration motor for improved haptics, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, among other features.
It is worth noting that the OnePlus 15 India launch price was Rs 72,999 for the 12GB+256GB storage variant; the OnePlus 16 is also expected to launch at a higher price. However, these details are based on leaks and speculation, and we are months ahead of its official launch. Therefore, they should be taken with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned for more updates.
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