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Updated · GSMArena.com · Sep 17
OnePlus Teases 16 Launch in China, Confirms 165Hz Refresh Rate
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Updated · GSMArena.com · Sep 17

OnePlus Teases 16 Launch in China, Confirms 165Hz Refresh Rate

3 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · Sep 17

Summary

  • OnePlus has officially begun teasing the OnePlus 16 in China, its first direct acknowledgment of the upcoming flagship after months of leaks.
  • 165Hz system-wide refresh rate and Android 17-based ColorOS 17 were the first confirmed specs, backing earlier reports of a high-refresh display even as newer leaks point to a possible 185Hz AMOLED panel.
  • 100W wired charging also appears likely after a newly spotted China 3C listing for a OnePlus device believed to be the OnePlus 16.
  • October is seen as the likely launch window, while unconfirmed rumors have pointed to a 200MP main camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip and 9,000mAh battery.

Insights

With a massive 9,000mAh battery and 185Hz display, is the upcoming OnePlus 16 secretly compensating for severe power drain issues?
Can the OnePlus 16's monstrous 200MP camera and 9,000mAh battery justify what could be the heaviest flagship phone ever made?
Will the controversial global shift from OxygenOS to ColorOS 17 ultimately destroy OnePlus's loyal international fanbase?