OnePlus 16 leaks: Check expected launch timeline, price, specs and more

The OnePlus is reportedly gearing up to unveil the OnePlus 16 in the Indian market. A tipster has recently spotted the upcoming OnePlus 16 devices in the BIS listings. He pointed out to the three model numbers that could potentially be linked to the upcoming flagship. While OnePlus has not officially confirmed the launch, the phone is expected to bring major upgrades in performance, cameras, battery and display. If the rumours are to be trusted, then the upcoming device might run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Follow along with the article to learn everything we know so far about the upcoming OnePlus 16. 

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OnePlus 16: Specs (Expected)

According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, OnePlus is testing the global and Indian software versions of the OnePlus 16 under three model numbers, notably CPH2901, CPH2903 and CPH2905. These listings do not confirm the launch, but they suggest that the company could be preparing the phone for markets outside China.

The OnePlus 16 is anticipated to sport a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display paired with up to 185 Hz of refresh rate. The reports also point out that the display may come with a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, ensuring that the device is readable outdoors.

In terms of power, the device is tipped to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset with Adreno 850 GPU. Other than that, it’s also expected to come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 internal storage options. The smartphone is also said to ship with Android 17-based ColorOS 17.

For the photography lovers, the handset might bag a 200MP primary lens with OIS and up to 3x optical and 120x digital zoom. It is further expected to be complemented by a 50MP ultrawide sensor and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. For selfies and video calls, you may get a 50MP sensor at the front. Rummours also suggest that the device will bag a 9,000 mAh cell paired with 100W fast wired charging, 50W wireless charging and reverse charging support. 

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OnePlus 16: Launch timeline (Expected)

At the time of writing, OnePlus has not announced an official launch date for the OnePlus 16 in India or other global markets. However, if the company follows its usual launch timeline, then the device could reach the shelves by the end of 2026 or early 2027. The current BIS listings also confirm that the launch of the device is near.

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OnePlus 16: India price (Expected)

Early reports point to the base variant of the OnePlus 16 making its debut with a price tag close to Rs 90,000. It’s important to note that these are just speculations, and the official pricing will only be revealed at the time of launch.