BEIJING — While an official launch date remains under wraps, OnePlus has pulled back the curtain on its upcoming flagship smartphone. The company has fully detailed the design, color options, and memory configurations for the OnePlus 16, which is now live for pre-reservations across official retail channels in China.
Maintaining continuity with its product lineup, the OnePlus 16 shares a largely identical structural aesthetic to its predecessor, the OnePlus 15. However, the brand is introducing a fresh coat of paint via three distinct colorways:
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Dark Forest: A classic, deep black finish tailored for a stealthy, understated look.
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Mars Masterpiece: A warm, vibrant light orange variant.
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Tomorrow Starlight: A sophisticated grey finish incorporating a distinct pattern and ambient light interaction on the rear panel.
To accommodate heavy users and power enthusiasts, OnePlus has structured the Chinese market release across four robust memory and storage configurations:
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12GB RAM with 256GB storage
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12GB RAM with 512GB storage
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16GB RAM with 512GB storage
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16GB RAM with 1TB storage
While comprehensive hardware specifications are still pending official confirmation from the manufacturer, OnePlus has verified that the device will support a smooth, system-wide 165Hz refresh rate.
Meanwhile, industry leaks and supply chain rumors point to a heavily upgraded internal sheet. Speculation suggests the flagship will pack a massive 9,000mAh battery, a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, a high-resolution 200MP primary rear sensor, and Qualcomm’s anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor.
Interested buyers in the region can secure a unit through the official OnePlus online store, with an official hardware launch date expected to be announced in the coming days.
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