OnePlus 16 Debuts in China With 200MP Camera, 9,000 mAh Battery, but No Global Release
The OnePlus 16 has been launched in China, as the brand withdraws from the North American and European markets, making it available solely to Chinese consumers. It boasts Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, a 6.78-inch OLED screen, and a robust 9,000 mAh battery. Integrated lights showcase galactic coordinates and alert notifications. Offered in Starlight, Martian Masterpiece, and Dark Forest hues, the device features a 200-megapixel primary camera with a Type 1/1.4 sensor and f/1.6 aperture, upgrading from the OnePlus 15's 50-megapixel camera. Additionally, it includes a 50-megapixel telephoto and a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens. The starting price is 5,699 Chinese yuan (around $850).
Key facts
- The OnePlus 16 was unveiled in China and is launching exclusively there for now
- It runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip
- The phone has a 6.78-inch OLED screen and a 9,000 mAh battery
- Built-in lights show galactic coordinates and alert users to calls, messages, and notifications
- Colorways are Starlight, Martian Masterpiece, and Dark Forest
- The main camera is 200 megapixels with a Type 1/1.4 sensor and 23mm equivalent f/1.6 lens
- The OnePlus 15 had a 50-megapixel main camera with a Type 1/1.56 sensor and 24mm f/1.8 lens
- Chinese pricing starts at 5,699 yuan, or around $850
- OnePlus has officially exited the North American and European markets
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Institutions
- OnePlus
- Qualcomm
- Hasselblad
- The Verge
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Locations
- China
- United States
- Europe
- North America