OnePlus 16 front and back

OnePlus 16

Pipino Power Rating 4.0/5
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm)
  • 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 185Hz
  • 200 MP main + 50 MP 3x telephoto + 50 MP ultrawide
  • 9,000 mAh battery, 100W wired, 50W wireless
  • IP68/IP69K, Android 17
Price in PHP · from≈ ₱53,54212GB + 256GB

PH launch not confirmed

Prices checked Oct 14, 2026

Display6.78 inches · 185Hz
ChipsetQualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Main camera200 MP
Battery9,000mAh · 100W (also 44/100W UFCS · 50W wireless
RAM / Storage12GB / 16GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1

At a glance

The OnePlus 16 is available now (released 2026, October 13 (China)). It runs on the Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate, packs a 9,000mAh battery with 100W (also 44/100W UFCS wired and 50W wireless charging and uses a 200 MP main camera. A Philippine launch for the OnePlus 16 has not been confirmed yet. Price from ≈ ₱53,542.

Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 98 SA/NSA/Sub6
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Launch

Announced2026, October 12
Released2026, October 13 (China)
StatusAvailable
Philippines availabilityUnconfirmed

Body

Dimensions161.4 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm
Weight217 g or 220 g
BuildGlass front (Crystal Shield Glass), aluminum frame, glass back (Crystal Shield Glass) or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
Water resistanceIP68/IP69K
ColorsBlack, Silver, Orange (China names: Dark Forest, Tomorrow's Starlight, Mars Masterpiece)

Display

TypeLTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 185Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Size6.78 inches
Resolution1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)
Refresh rate185Hz
Peak brightness1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
ProtectionCrystal Shield Glass

Platform

Operating systemAndroid 17, OxygenOS 17
ChipsetQualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Process2 nm
CPUOcta-core (2×5.01 GHz Prime + 3×4.03 GHz Performance + 3×3.74 GHz Performance)
GPUAdreno 850

Memory

RAM12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNo

Cameras

Main200 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF
Telephoto50 MP, f/2.6, 73mm (telephoto), 1/1.95", 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS
Camera featuresLaser focus, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, LUT preview
Video8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision, LUT
Selfie camera50 MP, f/2.0, 18mm (ultrawide), AF
Selfie video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers; 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
3.5mm jackNo

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFCYes
Infrared portYes
FM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Features

SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro (UAV-grade), compass, barometer (exc. China)

Battery and Charging

Capacity9,000mAh
TypeSi/C Li-Ion
Wired charging100W (also 44/100W UFCS, 55W PPS, 18W PD/QC)
Wireless charging50W
Reverse chargingReverse wireless, 5W reverse wired, bypass charging

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Prices around the world

ChinaCNY
12GB + 256GBChina launch list price (sale from Oct 13, 2026); introductory national-subsidy price CNY 5,199 until Nov 13¥5,699
12GB + 512GBList price; subsidy price about CNY 5,999 until Nov 13¥6,499
16GB + 512GBList price; subsidy price about CNY 6,699 until Nov 13¥7,199
16GB + 1TBList price; subsidy price about CNY 7,699 until Nov 13¥8,199

Prices checked Oct 14, 2026.

Pros & Cons

What we like

  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 on a 2 nm process
  • Huge 9,000 mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
  • 185Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 2,000 nits peak brightness
  • 200 MP main camera plus 50 MP 3x telephoto and 50 MP ultrawide
  • IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance

What we don’t

  • Much higher China price than the OnePlus 15 launched at
  • No microSD slot and no 3.5mm jack
  • Launched in China only; OnePlus has said it will stop launching new products in North America and Europe
  • Global and India launch unconfirmed
  • Heavier at 217-220 g than most 6.7-inch phones

The Pipino Verdict

The OnePlus 16 is a spec-heavy flagship for buyers who want top-end performance, a very large battery and a flexible three-camera system. The main trade-off is price and availability: it launched in China at a noticeably higher price than its predecessor, and OnePlus has not confirmed any international launch. Based on specs and launch reports; we have not tested it yet.

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FAQ

How much is the OnePlus 16 in the Philippines?

The price of the OnePlus 16 starts at ≈ ₱53,542 (converted from the price in China, 12GB + 256GB). Prices checked Oct 14, 2026.

Does the OnePlus 16 support 5G?

Yes. The OnePlus 16 supports 5G (GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G).

What is the OnePlus 16 battery and charging?

The OnePlus 16 has a 9,000mAh battery with 100W (also 44/100W UFCS wired charging. Wireless charging: 50W. Reverse charging: Reverse wireless, 5W reverse wired, bypass charging.

When was the OnePlus 16 released?

The OnePlus 16 was released 2026, October 13 (China) (announced 2026, October 12).

Is the OnePlus 16 available in the Philippines?

A Philippine launch for the OnePlus 16 has not been confirmed yet.