Summary: OnePlus has launched its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 16 in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, a 200 MP primary camera, and a colossal 9,000 mAh battery. The OnePlus 16 start at 5,999 yuan (approximately Rs 86,000) in China.
OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus 16 in China, following weeks of teasers and pre-orders. The flagship is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and brings notable upgrades over the OnePlus 15, including a larger 9,000 mAh battery and a new 200 MP primary camera. Let’s take a look at the OnePlus 16 specifications, pricing and availability in China.
OnePlus 16 Key Specifications
The headline feature of the OnePlus 16 is the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC, built on TSMC’s 2 nm process. This is paired with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.1 storage. OnePlus has also added a dedicated “E-sports Triple chip” setup for smoother visuals and low latency gameplay.
The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits high brightness. The screen features uniform 1.15 mm ultra-thin bezels and uses Oppo Crystal Shield Glass for protection.
On the camera front, the OnePlus 16 packs a 200 MP Samsung HPE primary sensor with OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide lens, and a 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 50 MP front camera.
Powering the device is a 9,000 mAh battery with 100W wired SuperVOOC charging support and 50W wireless charging. The phone runs ColorOS 17 based on Android 17 and carries an IP69K rating for complete dust and water resistance.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, 165 Hz (185 Hz in selected games), 2,000 nits high brightness |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) |
| Cameras | 200 MP + 50 MP ultrawide + 50 MP 3x periscope |
| Battery | 9,000 mAh, 100W wired, 50W wireless |
| IP Rating | IP69K |
OnePlus 16 Pricing and Availability
After its launch date was confirmed and pre-orders went live earlier this month, the OnePlus 16 is now official in 3 color variants: Tomorrow’s Star, Dark Forest, and Martian Masterpiece. Here is a breakdown of OnePlus 16 price in China.
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 GB + 256 GB | 5,999 yuan (approximately Rs 86,000) |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | 6,799 yuan (approximately Rs 97,000) |
| 16 GB + 512 GB | 7,499 yuan (approximately Rs 1,07,000) |
| 16 GB + 1 TB | 8,499 yuan (approximately Rs 1,21,000) |
The OnePlus 16 goes on sale on October 13, 2026 in China and users can buy it from its official OnePlus China website. The listed prices include introductory offers that are valid until November 13, 2026. However, there is no confirmation or reports of the OnePlus 16 launching in India yet.
