The upcoming OnePlus flagship is shaping up to be an absolute power beast. A major series of leaks has surfaced, giving us our clearest look yet at the OnePlus 16. From a custom-engineered high-refresh display to a battery capacity rarely seen in mainstream flagships, this leak leaves practically no spec to the imagination.
Here is every single detail reported so far about the upcoming flagship.
1. Display: 6.78″ BOE X4 Screen with Full-Scenario 165Hz
OnePlus is continuing its close partnership with display giant BOE to deliver a next-level front panel:
Screen Size & Resolution: A 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO Flat Oriental Screen (BOE X4 luminescent material) featuring ultra-narrow bezels crafted with LIPO technology.
Full-Scenario 165Hz Refresh Rate: Unlike traditional displays that restrict peak refresh rates to select apps or games, the OnePlus 16 reportedly enforces a global, system-wide 165Hz rendering mode for continuous fluidity across all apps and UI elements. Select titles may even reach up to 185Hz.
Dedicated Display Chip: Backed by an upgraded self-developed display chip to handle dynamic frame rendering, three-phase calibration, and power efficiency without straining the main CPU.
2. Performance & Hardware: 2nm Silicon & Specialized Co-Processors
Under the hood, the OnePlus 16 is packing cutting-edge mobile hardware designed for extreme loads:
Processor: Powered by the unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen6 (2nm architecture), offering breakthrough thermal management and clock speed boosts.
Triple Specialized Micro-Chips: Features a dedicated Wi-Fi Enhancement Chip for low-latency connectivity, a Custom Touch Chip for instant input response, and a Flagship-Grade Gyroscope engineered for high-precision competitive gaming tracking.
RAM & Storage: Expected to ship with next-gen LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 4.1 ultra-fast storage configurations.
3. Battery & Durability: Multi-Day Endurance
Massive 9,000mAh Battery: Leveraging high-density Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) battery tech, OnePlus is dropping a massive 9,000mAh “Glacier Battery” into a surprisingly slim body.
Fast Charging: Expected to support 120W–150W SuperVOOC wired fast charging alongside 50W AirVOOC wireless charging support.
Build Quality: Built with a top-tier IP68 / IP69 dual rating for complete dust resistance and high-pressure water jet protection, accompanied by a 3D Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor for wet-finger unlocking.
4. Software & Camera Setup
ColorOS 17 Out of the Box: Shipping with ColorOS 17 (based on Android 17), featuring system animations specifically designed to take advantage of the 165Hz display and upgraded gaming engines.
Pro-Grade Camera System: Reports indicate a triple-camera system featuring a 200MP periscope telephoto lens alongside a 50MP Sony primary sensor and a 50MP ultrawide camera.
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