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Updated · PhoneArena · May 28
OnePlus 16 Leaks Point to 185Hz Screen and 9,000mAh Battery as 200MP Camera Returns
Updated
Updated · PhoneArena · May 28

OnePlus 16 Leaks Point to 185Hz Screen and 9,000mAh Battery as 200MP Camera Returns

10 articles · Updated · PhoneArena · May 28
  • Fresh leaks describe the OnePlus 16 as a major hardware jump, centering on a 185Hz display, a 200MP camera setup and a 9,000mAh battery.
  • The camera details now look more defined: the 200MP sensor is tipped for a 3x telephoto lens, while leaker Yogesh Brar says the main camera will be 50MP.
  • The phone is also widely expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro with at least 12GB of RAM, reinforcing its flagship positioning.
  • Those specs would put OnePlus ahead of expected iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro hardware in battery size, camera resolution and display refresh rate, while keeping pace with aggressive Chinese rivals such as Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi.
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