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TL;DR
- A new leak suggests the OnePlus 16R could come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, triple 50MP cameras (including a telephoto), a 165Hz display, and a battery larger than 7,500mAh.
- Bringing back the telephoto camera could be one of the biggest wins for the upcoming affordable flagship, as users have frequently complained about its absence in the OnePlus 15R.
- The phone is reportedly also being tested under the realme brand.
OnePlus appears to be preparing a big leap for its next affordable flagship, as a major leak detailing the OnePlus 16R’s specifications has surfaced, right alongside the OnePlus 16‘s launch. According to the leak, the upcoming device could pack class-leading battery capacity, one of Qualcomm’s top-tier chips, and a long-overdue overhaul of its rear camera system.
Reliable tipster Yogesh Brar shared details of a OnePlus 16R Product Validation Test (PVT) unit on X, outlining a spec sheet that pushes the “R” affordable flagship lineup well past its typical compromises.