OnePlus 16 Announced in China With Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, Up to 16GB RAM and 9000mAh Battery

• OnePlus 16 is announced in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.
• The phone packs a 9,000mAh battery, 100W wired charging and a 50W wireless charging option.
• China prices start at 5,999 yuan, with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.

The OnePlus 16 has been announced in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display and a 9,000mAh battery. The phone also brings a triple rear camera setup led by a 200MP main sensor, alongside a 50MP front camera.

OnePlus is offering the phone in several memory configurations, with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. Sales in China begin on October 13, 2026. The prices and offers listed below are for China; India pricing and availability have not been confirmed.

OnePlus 16 Specifications

OnePlus 16 Features

1.5K LTPO AMOLED Display With Up to 165Hz Refresh Rate

The OnePlus 16 features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 2772 × 1272 pixels. Its refresh rate ranges from 1Hz to 165Hz, while compatible gaming use can reach 185Hz. The panel is rated for 1,000 nits of typical brightness and up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Up to 16GB RAM

The phone is powered by the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor with an Adreno 850 GPU. Memory options include 12GB and 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, while storage configurations extend from 256GB to 1TB using UFS 4.1. The device runs ColorOS 17.

200MP Main Camera and Triple Rear Camera Setup

The rear camera system includes a 200MP main camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/1.6 aperture and optical image stabilisation. It is joined by a 50MP ultrawide camera with a 116-degree field of view and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS.

For video, the rear cameras support recording at up to 4K and 120fps with Dolby Vision, along with 8K recording. The front camera uses a 50MP sensor with autofocus and supports 4K video at 60fps.

9,000mAh Battery With 100W Charging

The OnePlus 16 packs a 9,000mAh battery. Charging options include 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging and 27W reverse wired charging. Bypass charging is also supported. The phone includes an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, an infrared transmitter and an X-axis motor.

OnePlus 16 Price in China

The OnePlus 16 is available in China in four RAM and storage configurations. The approximate Indian rupee values below are conversions of the listed China prices, not official India prices.

A limited-time first-sale offer includes a 300-yuan discount. The listed promotional package also includes Enco R5 earphones valued at 299 yuan and a Magnetic Ice Card Mini valued at 199 yuan. A student backpack is available for 199 yuan for a limited time. These offers relate to the China sale.

OnePlus 16 Availability

The OnePlus 16 has been announced for the Chinese market, with sales beginning on October 13, 2026. It comes in Starlight, Dark Forest and Martian Masterpiece colour options. OnePlus has not confirmed India pricing or availability in the details covered here, so the China prices should not be treated as official Indian prices.

Conclusion

The OnePlus 16 combines a 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 165Hz, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, a 200MP main camera and a 9,000mAh battery. China sales start on October 13, 2026, with prices beginning at 5,999 yuan. India pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.

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