OnePlus 16 slated for October launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

OnePlus is preparing to unveil its next flagship, the OnePlus 16, in October. Leaked specifications indicate the device will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (internal code SM8975), the company's most advanced chipset built on a 2 nm process and supporting LPDDR6 memory.

The phone is expected to feature a 6.78‑inch flat LTPO display from BOE with ultra‑narrow 1 mm bezels and a variable refresh rate ranging from 185 Hz to 240 Hz. Camera hardware is rumored to include a 200 MP primary sensor, a 50 MP ultra‑wide lens and a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3.5× optical zoom, all arranged in the series' characteristic square module. A 9 000 mAh battery and a high‑speed X‑axis vibration motor round out the specs, targeting strong AI‑processing performance.

Pricing is anticipated to exceed the OnePlus 15’s launch price of roughly 4 000 CNY, reflecting the cost of the premium chip and LPDDR6 memory. The device will continue the OnePlus design language while positioning itself as a pure‑performance flagship.