OnePlus 16
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- Released 2026, October 12
- OS Android 17, ColorOS 17
- Display 6.78" 1272x2772 pixels
- Camera 200MP 4320p
- RAM 12/16GB RAM Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
- Battery 9000mAh 100W 50W
PROS
- 1 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- 2 200MP main, 50MP 3x periscope telephoto and 50MP ultrawide cameras
- 3 165Hz LTPO AMOLED, up to 185Hz in supported games
- 4 IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K durability ratings
CONS
- 1 China-only launch — no official Pakistan availability or local warranty
- 2 Chinese ColorOS build; an international release may differ
- 3 Heavy at 217–220g
Specification
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 161.42 x 76.67 x 8.45-8.55 mm (varies by colour) |
| Weight | 217-220 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM) |
| Others | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust tight and water resistant |
Display
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid |
| Size | 6.78 inches, ~450 ppi density |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2772 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | 1-165Hz adaptive, up to 185Hz in supported games, up to 2000 nits peak brightness |
Platform
| OS | Android 17, ColorOS 17 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | Adreno 850 |
Memory
| Card slot A special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory (or in the past these slots have been used to add some missing features such as Wi-Fi connectivity). Memory cards have different capacities and are used to store and transfer files between compatible devices. There are several types of memory cards. The most popular and frequently used by mobile phone manufacturers is microSD; however, up until recently Sony Ericsson exclusively used the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card type developed by Sony. | No |
| Internal Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1 |
| RAM | 12/16 GB LPDDR5X Ultra |
| Variant A phone variant is a specific model or version of a phone that differs slightly from other versions of the same phone from the same manufacturer. These differences can include variations in colors, sizes, features, specifications, or other attributes that distinguish one variant from another. For example, smartphones can have different storage capacities and colors, and different iPhone variants can have different cellular bands. | 12GB 256GB / 12GB 512GB / 16GB 512GB / 16GB 1TB |
Camera
| Triple A camera is a device that captures light and processes it into an image. It does this through a lens, which focuses the light onto a light-sensitive surface where a picture is formed. This could be film in traditional cameras or an electronic sensor in digital cameras. | 200 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", PDAF, two-axis OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 73mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116° (ultrawide), 1/2.88", PDAF |
| Features | Laser focus, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video The meaning of VIDEO CAMERA is a camera that records video and usually audio | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF |
More
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| FM radio Mobile phones that support FM radio have a dedicated FM radio receiver chip. This chip is responsible for receiving FM radio signals and converting them into audio signals that can be played through the phone's speakers or headphones. | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG |
| Infrared port An infrared (IR) port is a port on an electronic device that sends and receives data using infrared light. IR ports were commonly used in wireless devices to allow for fast communication with other devices, such as base stations. IR ports work by allowing two devices to face each other and share data using infrared rays within a range of 10 meters. | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, infrared sensor |
| Battery Type | Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Battery Capacity | 9000 mAh (typical), 8780 mAh (rated) |
| Charging | 100W wired SuperVOOC 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired Bypass charging |
| Made by | China |
| Color | Martian Masterpiece, Dark Forest, Starlight |
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OnePlus 16 Overview
The OnePlus 16 launched in China on October 12, 2026, as the company’s flagship for the year, built around the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 200MP-led triple camera system and a 9,000mAh battery. It runs ColorOS 17 on Android 17 in its Chinese build. OnePlus has not announced a Pakistan or international launch, so local availability will be through imports.
Key Highlights
- 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1272 x 2772, 1–165Hz adaptive (up to 185Hz in supported games), 2,000 nits peak brightness
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm) with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage
- 200MP main camera (1/1.4-inch, OIS), 50MP 3x periscope telephoto, 50MP ultrawide
- 50MP autofocus selfie camera
- 9,000mAh battery, 100W SuperVOOC wired and 50W wireless charging
- IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings
- Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader
Display and Performance
The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED uses BOE X4 material and scales from 1Hz to 165Hz in normal use, unlocking up to 185Hz in supported games. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 peaks at 5.01GHz with an Adreno 850 GPU, and a dedicated gaming chip setup (P4 display chip, Lingxi touch chip and G3 network chip) supports high-refresh gaming. Memory is LPDDR5X Ultra with UFS 4.1 storage in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB options; there is no card slot.
Cameras and Battery
The main camera is a 200MP 1/1.4-inch unit with f/1.6 aperture and two-axis OIS. A 50MP periscope telephoto gives 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide covers 116 degrees. Video reaches 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps with Dolby Vision; the 50MP front camera records up to 4K at 60fps. The dual-cell 9,000mAh typical (8,780mAh rated) battery supports 100W SuperVOOC wired charging, 50W wireless, reverse wireless and 5W reverse wired charging, plus bypass charging.
OnePlus 16 Price in Pakistan
| Variant | Expected Price in Pakistan |
|---|---|
| 12GB RAM + 256GB storage | Rs. 248,999 |
| 12GB RAM + 512GB storage | Rs. 281,999 |
| 16GB RAM + 512GB storage | Rs. 310,999 |
| 16GB RAM + 1TB storage | Rs. 351,999 |
These expected prices are converted from the official China prices (CNY 5,999 to CNY 8,499) at the current exchange rate. The official Pakistan price is not yet confirmed, the phone is not officially sold in Pakistan, and imported units will usually cost more. PTA tax for this model is not yet confirmed; check the exact unit’s status through DIRBS before buying.
Final Verdict: Should You Buy It in Pakistan?
On specification, the OnePlus 16 is one of the strongest flagships of the year: battery size, charging speed, camera hardware and durability ratings are all at the top of the class. The obstacle is access — it is a China-only launch running Chinese ColorOS, with no local warranty and unconfirmed PTA costs. Buy it as an import only if you accept those terms; most buyers should wait for an international release or settled local pricing.
