OnePlus 16 could make its debut in October, according to a fresh leak shared by tipster Digital Chat Station. The latest information also sheds light on the smartphone’s design, chipset, battery and camera upgrades, suggesting that OnePlus may introduce several improvements while retaining a familiar design language.
Although the company has not officially confirmed the device, the leaked details indicate that the upcoming flagship may feature a larger battery, upgraded cameras and a premium display.
OnePlus 16 launch timeline tipped for October
According to Digital Chat Station, OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 16 in October. The tipster also hinted that several flagship smartphones are likely to arrive by the end of September, which could be the reason OnePlus is targeting an October launch window for its next premium device.
Design may remain similar to the current flagship lineup
The leak suggests that the OnePlus 16 could retain a design similar to the company’s current flagship smartphones. Instead of introducing a completely new look, OnePlus is expected to make subtle refinements.
The smartphone is tipped to feature a 6.78-inch flat display with extremely thin and symmetrical bezels. It may also use LIPO packaging technology, allowing the screen borders to become even slimmer. On the rear, the compact square-shaped camera module seen on the OnePlus 15 could continue with the new model.
Snapdragon chipset and massive battery expected
For performance, the OnePlus 16 is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor.
The biggest highlight could be its battery capacity. According to the tipster, the smartphone may pack a battery of around 9,000mAh, making it the largest battery ever offered in a OnePlus flagship if the information proves accurate.
The phone is also expected to support 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.
Camera upgrades could include a 200MP primary sensor
Previous reports suggest that the OnePlus 16 may receive significant camera upgrades. The smartphone is expected to feature a 200MP primary camera.
It could be accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, offering a versatile photography setup.
Display and software details
Earlier leaks claimed that the OnePlus 16 could feature a display with a 185Hz refresh rate and bezels measuring less than 1mm in thickness.
On the software front, the smartphone is expected to become the company’s first device to run Android 17-based ColorOS 17.
Key expected features
- 6.78-inch flat display with symmetrical bezels
- LIPO packaging technology
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor
- Around 9,000mAh battery
- 100W wired fast charging
- 50W wireless fast charging
- 200MP primary camera
- 50MP ultra-wide camera
- 50MP periscope telephoto camera
- Android 17-based ColorOS 17
What the leak suggests
If the leaked specifications turn out to be accurate, the OnePlus 16 could bring notable upgrades in battery capacity, charging, camera hardware and display technology while maintaining a familiar design. However, these details are based on leaks, and OnePlus has not officially confirmed the specifications or launch date.
