Leaks suggest the OnePlus 16 is getting a major battery upgrade, with capacity reportedly jumping to around 9,000mAh.
A battery that size would be roughly 23% larger than the OnePlus 15’s 7,300mAh pack. The rumored phone is also expected to feature a 200MP main camera, a 185Hz BOE display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip, and LPDDR6 RAM. Most details remain unconfirmed, and reports suggest the flagship may initially stay in China.
OnePlus 16 could pack a much larger battery
Notebookcheck reported that the OnePlus 16 is expected to feature a battery of around 9,000mAh, alongside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor and LPDDR6 RAM.
That would be a big jump from the OnePlus 15’s 7,300mAh battery. Gadgets 360 noted that the current model supports 120W wired and 50W wireless charging.
The reports do not give charging speeds for the OnePlus 16, so the larger battery tells us little about how quickly it will recharge. Actual battery life will also depend on the display, processor, and software tuning.
A 200MP camera and 185Hz display are also tipped
Notebookcheck also listed a 200MP main camera among the OnePlus 16’s expected specifications, up from the 50MP main camera used on the OnePlus 15.
The report does not support earlier claims of a 200MP telephoto camera, so the sensor’s exact role should not be treated as confirmed until OnePlus provides official details.
OnePlus has provided more support for the 185Hz display claim. Notebookcheck reported that OnePlus China president Li Jie confirmed the refresh rate, while tipster Digital Chat Station said OnePlus and BOE jointly developed a new X4 light-emitting material for the panel.
According to Android Headlines, the X4 material is claimed to use less power, last longer, and outperform Samsung’s M-series display material in internal testing. No independent testing has confirmed those claims yet.
Gadgets 360 also said that the display could have slimmer bezels on all four sides while retaining a flat design.
The OnePlus 16 may stay in China
Notebookcheck said that the OnePlus 16 has received SRRC certification in China under model number PYB110, another sign that the phone may be getting closer to launch. Pricing is expected to start at around $815 for a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.
Whether it will launch outside China is another question. Notebookcheck and Android Headlines both suggested the flagship could remain focused on the Chinese market.
OnePlus has yet to confirm most of these specs. If the leaks hold up, the OnePlus 16 would push battery capacity, display speed, and camera resolution well beyond its predecessor.
For more on what OnePlus already offers, check out our OnePlus 15 cheat sheet, which covers its features, OxygenOS, pricing, and more.