Redmi has confirmed that the Redmi K100 Pro series will be unveiled on Aug. 11 in China. Rival brand OnePlus is also gearing up to unveil the OnePlus 16. At the recently held Snapdragon Gaming Technology Showcase, OnePlus China Brand General Manager Liu Baoyou shared a few initial details about the OP16. Meanwhile, a teaser has also emerged, giving an idea of its renewed design.
OnePlus 16’s arrival drawing near
Liu highlighted the company’s achievements in gaming technologies and its collaboration with partners to advance the high-frame-rate gaming ecosystem. He said that OnePlus recorded 13% year-on-year sales growth in the first half of 2026, making it the fastest-growing smartphone brand during the period.
He also revealed that OnePlus’ three exclusive gaming technologies, Fengchi Gaming Kernel, Extreme High Refresh Rate, and Esports Triple-Chip, will receive a major upgrade. These enhanced technologies will debut on the upcoming OnePlus 16, which he said will deliver next-level gaming performance.
OnePlus 16’s first teaser
At the same time, a warm-up poster of the OnePlus 16 is making the rounds on Chinese social media platforms. A closer look at the top half suggests that it could feature a circular camera module, replacing the square camera module introduced on the OnePlus 15. Before that, the OnePlus 13 featured a circular camera module. Readers should note that the authenticity of the teaser could not be confirmed.
What appears to be an AI-generated image based on the warm-up poster is also circulating on social media. It reveals a design that looks more similar to last year’s Realme GT 8 series. According to reports, the OnePlus 16 may go official in early October in China.
According to reports, the OnePlus 16 will feature a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution, a 185Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. It may pack a battery of around 9,000mAh capacity with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Under the hood, the OP16 may feature the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. Other expected features include Android 16-based ColorOS 17, an X-axis bionic vibration motor, symmetrical dual speakers, and IP68/IP69-rated dust and water resistance.
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