OnePlus 16 Launching Today: How to Watch the Livestream? Check Expected Price Range and Specifications

The OnePlus 16 is set to make its debut in China later today. The OnePlus 16 will arrive as the third smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, following the iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.

Apart from the new Snapdragon chip, the OnePlus 16 is also said to feature a new 200MP main camera, a massive 9,000mAh silicon carbon battery, and 185Hz 2K AMOLED display.

OnePlus 16 Launch: How to Watch the Livestream

The OnePlus 16 is launching in China later today at 07:00 pm local time or 04:30 pm IST. Those interested in watching the OnePlus 16 event live can do so on the company's official Weibo channel or website.

While details on pricing are yet to be revealed, we expect the OnePlus 16 price in China to start from under CNY 6,500 (roughly Rs 93,000). The OnePlus 16 is expected to make its debut in India and globally in late December or January 2027.

OnePlus 16 Specifications: What to Expect

The OnePlus 16 is expected to feature a 2K AMOLED display developed by BOE, using its fourth-generation Oriental Screen technology and X4 luminescent material. The panel will reportedly support a system-wide refresh rate of 165Hz, increasing to 185Hz in supported games. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and run ColorOS 17 based on Android 17.

The camera setup is expected to include a 200-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, alongside a 50-megapixel front camera. The phone will pack a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon Glacier Battery with OPPO's battery power management chip, supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Other features include IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance, OPPO Crystal Shield Glass, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers tuned by Master, an X-axis linear motor, tri-frequency GPS, quad-frequency BeiDou positioning, USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity through the USB Type-C port and support for the n79 high-frequency band.

OnePlus 16 Configurations

The smartphone is expected to be available in four configurations:

12GB RAM + 256GB storage
12GB RAM + 512GB storage
16GB RAM + 512GB storage
16GB RAM + 1TB storage

OnePlus 16 Colour Options and Special Edition

The OnePlus 16 is expected to launch in three colour options: Tomorrow's Star (grey), Martian Masterpiece (orange) and Dark Forest (black).

OnePlus has also confirmed a special Mortal-themed gift box inspired by the animated series A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality. Details about the box's contents are expected to appeal to fans of the series.