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The OnePlus 16 has arrived in China with flagship hardware, including a high-refresh-rate display, a massive battery, and upgraded cameras. However, its availability outside China remains a concern, particularly after OnePlus withdrew from the US and European markets, with no confirmed launch date for the new flagship in India.
Although OnePlus India has previously said its local operations continue as usual, buyers looking for a phone they can purchase through official channels may want to consider alternatives. Here are five flagship smartphones worth considering instead of the OnePlus 16.
2Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers a different flagship experience, with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and a reported peak brightness of 4,000 nits. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, placing it in the same high-performance category as the OnePlus 16 while emphasizing a more balanced flagship experience.
A large 8,500mAh silicon-carbon battery powers the device, with support for 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. What sets it apart from the other phones on this list is its 2.9-inch rear display, which can be used to view notifications, check the time, control music playback, and access select features without turning on the main screen.
The camera system comprises a 200-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilization, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera offering 3.2x optical zoom. A 50-megapixel front camera completes the setup, giving the phone considerable flexibility for landscape photography, portraits, and selfies.
