Leaks suggest the upcoming OnePlus 16 could pack an enormous 9000mAh battery, supported by 120W wired and 50W wireless charging.
OnePlus might introduce a massive 200MP periscope telephoto lens, and rumors hint at a new potential camera partnership with Ricoh, replacing Hasselblad.
The device is expected to be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset (built on a 2nm process) and feature a blazing fast 240Hz LTPO AMOLED display.
Recently, several interesting leaks have surfaced about the OnePlus 16. From what is known from the posts of several trusted tipsters on the Chinese social media Weibo, it seems that OnePlus is really going to take a big leap this time. 9000mAh battery, 200MP periscope telephoto camera and new generation Snapdragon processor – this combination has caught the attention of many tech readers.
Although everything is not officially confirmed yet, the leaks seem quite credible. Here is a detailed breakdown of everything the rumor mill has churned out so far.
OnePlus 16 Leaked Specs
According to recent leaks, the phone could feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display, which is made by BOE. It is said to have very thin bezels (about 1 millimeter). The refresh rate can range from 185Hz to 240Hz. A jump to a 240Hz refresh rate would put the OnePlus 16 directly in hardcore gaming phone territory, ensuring buttery smooth UI transitions and extreme gaming advantages.
In terms of performance, it is reported to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. It is made on a 2nm process and will support LPDDR6 RAM. This is an upcoming flagship-level processor that can be seen officially launched very soon.
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In the camera department, OnePlus is going to bring the biggest change to the 16 series. According to recent leaks, the phone could feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. Apart from this, there is also talk of a 50MP main sensor and a 50MP ultrawide lens.
While previous flagship OnePlus phones featured Hasselblad camera tuning, recent industry leaks suggest OnePlus might partner with Ricoh this time. If this rumor holds true, it could mark a significant shift in color science and overall photography processing.
According to the previous leak, this phone is said to have a 9000mAh battery. The previous OnePlus 15 had 7300mAh. There will be 120W wired and 50W wireless charging support in terms of charging.
The phone will have an X-axis bionic vibration motor, complete waterproofing (possibly IP69 level), symmetrical double speakers and a dedicated AI key (button).
OnePlus 16 Launch Timeline (Expected)
Some leaks are saying that this phone may not be called OnePlus 16 but may be called OnePlus 16 Ultra or Pro. The launch schedule is not official yet, but most sources say that it will be launched first in China in late 2026 (October-November), and then come to the global market.
A 9000mAh battery combined with a 200MP periscope lens sounds almost too good to be true, even for a brand like OnePlus. Whether they launch it as the standard OnePlus 16 or slap an ‘Ultra’ badge on it, one thing is certain – OnePlus is cooking up an absolute monster for late 2026.
