After the launch of the OnePlus 15 in October, the company is reportedly preparing to launch a compact alternative in the form of the OnePlus 15T. But we’re already moving past that, thanks to new leaks coming out of China.
According to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the OnePlus 16 could feature a 200MP periscope telephoto camera. That would be a significant upgrade from the 50MP telephoto sensor found on the OnePlus 15, if true.
The tipster also adds that the camera will use a much larger sensor—we suspect in the 1/1.x-inch range—compared to the current model’s relatively modest 1/2.76-inch sensor.
OnePlus 16 could also have 200Hz display, 9000mAh battery
Even more interesting is the claim that OnePlus is testing a 200Hz display. The company only recently leaned hard into 165Hz refresh rates with the OnePlus 15, so jumping straight to 200Hz is kind of crazy to think about. That said, even if the hardware is capable, apps would also need to support such high refresh rates to fully take advantage of it.
Another tidbit comes from a separate Weibo tipster who goes by the alias Old Chen Air. The insider claims that the OnePlus 16’s Glacier battery will have a massive 9,000mAh capacity. For context, the OnePlus 15 tops out at 7,300mAh.
Taken together, the rumored specs suggest OnePlus is pushing hard on nearly every front with its next flagship. And that’s before factoring in the expected generational performance gains from Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset.
Of course, the OnePlus 16 is still months away from launch, and plans can change during development. As with all early leaks, it’s best to take these details with a healthy dose of skepticism.
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