The OnePlus 16 carries a 9,000mAh battery, the largest in a numbered-series OnePlus flagship. OnePlus is launching it in China on October 12, with no release in the US or Europe.
How big is the OnePlus 16 battery?
OnePlus executive Li Jie Louis confirmed the 9,000mAh battery on Weibo. That is 1,700mAh more than the OnePlus 15.
What charging speeds does the OnePlus 16 support?
OnePlus confirmed 50W wireless charging and bypass charging. OnePlus has not confirmed the wired speed. A regulatory filing hinted at 100W, and the X post lists 100W SUPERVOOC.
What is the Glacier battery?
Glacier is OPPO’s battery technology, built around a self-developed energy concentration chip. The X post claims longer battery life at the same capacity, steady performance at low charge, and healthy cells for up to 5 years. Tipster Digital Chat Station says the chip supports low-voltage discharge.
How does the OnePlus 16 compare with the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 has a 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery. The China OnePlus 15 charges at 120W wired. If 100W holds, the OnePlus 16 gains capacity but loses 20W of wired speed.
What chip and cameras does the OnePlus 16 have?
OnePlus previously announced a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, a 185Hz screen, a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP 3x camera.
What other hardware does the OnePlus 16 have?
The X post lists these features:
- Tri-frequency GPS and quad-frequency BeiDou navigation
- USB 3.2 Gen1
- N79 frequency band
- Symmetrical dual stereo speakers
- 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- New X-axis vibration motor
- OPPO Crystal Shield Glass
OnePlus 16 spec table
| Spec | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 9,000mAh Glacier | Confirmed |
| Wireless charging | 50W, bypass charging | Confirmed |
| Wired charging | 100W SUPERVOOC | confirmed |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Announced |
| Cameras | 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 3x | Announced |
| Display | 165Hz | Announced |
| Navigation, USB, audio, security | See list above | X post only |
Key takeaways
- The battery is 1,700mAh larger than the OnePlus 15’s.
- Wireless charging is confirmed at 50W.
- Wired charging is reported at 100W, below the China OnePlus 15’s 120W.
- Connectivity and hardware details come from a single unverified X post.
FAQ
When does the OnePlus 16 launch?
The OnePlus 16 launches in China on October 12.
Is the OnePlus 16 coming to the US or Europe?
No. OnePlus has exited both markets.
Is the OnePlus 16 coming to India?
India is unconfirmed, and reports conflict. One leak says the standard model could skip India, with the OnePlus 16R taking its place. Android Headlines expects an Indian launch.
Does the OnePlus 16 support wireless charging?
Yes. OnePlus confirmed 50W wireless charging.
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