OnePlus 16 was launched in China on Monday, succeeding the smartphone maker’s 2025-launched OnePlus 15. The new handset retains the square-shaped rear camera module, similar to its predecessor, while offering an upgraded chipset, battery, and display. The new handset is set to go on sale in the country later this month in three colour options and four RAM and storage configurations. The OnePlus 16 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite series chipset, which is built on a 2nm process. The smartphone boasts a 9,000mAh battery, which is notably larger than its predecessor. It also features a triple rear camera unit.
OnePlus 16 Price, Availability
OnePlus 16 price starts at CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 86,000) for the base variant featuring 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Meanwhile, the higher-end 12GB + 512GB and 16GB + 512GB RAM and storage configurations cost CNY 6,799 (about Rs. 97,000) and CNY 7,499 (roughly Rs. 1,07,000), respectively. Lastly, the top-of-the-line 16GB + 1TB option is priced at CNY 8,499 (about Rs. 1,21,000).
The new handset is set to go on sale in China on October 13 via the Oppo online store. The OnePlus 16 is offered in Tomorrow’s Star, Martian Masterpiece, and Dark Forest (translated from Chinese) colourways.
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