Starting at 5,699 yuan! OnePlus 16 launched: global 165Hz, 9,000mAh battery, and 200MP main camera all arrive

What happened: OnePlus launched the OnePlus 16 flagship phone in Xi'an, featuring the sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra chip, a 9,000mAh battery, and a 200MP main camera. Key numbers: Prices start at 5,699 yuan for 12GB+256GB, with first-sale discounts from October 12 to November 13. OnePlus China president Li Jie said 2025 sales rose 44% year over year. Why it matters: OnePlus says it is the only phone brand maintaining double-digit growth this year, and it aims to broaden its flagship appeal beyond gaming with a more balanced spec set.

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 16 flagship phone in Xi'an, featuring the sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra chip, a 9,000mAh battery, and a 200MP main camera.

OnePlus says it is the only phone brand maintaining double-digit growth this year, and it aims to broaden its flagship appeal beyond gaming with a more balanced spec set.