OnePlus 16 to come with big camera update, may feature 200MP sensor

Just a couple of months ago, the OnePlus 15 made its global debut. It is one of the most feature-rich premium phones. Thanks to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 silicon, it delivers smooth performance even with heavy-duty tasks such as recording 4K resolution or while playing graphics-intensive AAA games without overheating. It also features a big 7,300mAh cell capacity and manages to last two days under normal usage.

It features a triple 50MP camera module on the back. Though it managed to get fine photos, the company faced flak for using small camera sensors compared to the predecessor. Now, a report has emerged that OnePlus has already started working on its successor with a big focus on the photography department.

Popular tipster who goes by the moniker Digital Chat Station on Weibo (Chinese equivalent of X platform), says that the OnePlus 16 will feature an all-new 200MP main sensor.

It promises significant improvements in terms of capturing crisp photos with accurate colours in all light conditions. Last year, some of the premium camera-centric phones, such as Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (review), Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro series, used 200MP sensors.

In 2026, we may see OnePlus upping the game in delivering enhancing photography experience in its premium phone.

In a related development, OnePlus is all set to launch the Turbo 6 series phones next week on January 8.

The upcoming device is said to come in two variants-- OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V. Both devices are expected feature a massive 9,000mAh battery, which will be sufficient to run for more than two days under normal usage.

The standard Turbo 6 is said to feature a 1.5K display with 165hz refresh rate, and come with an IP68 + IP69 + IP69K water-and-dust resistant rating.

It is expected to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and support 80W fast wired charging, and can charge another phone at 27W speed.

For other key details of devices are kept under wraps for the big reveal next Thursday.

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