OnePlus is reportedly gearing up to launch its next-generation flagship, the OnePlus 16, in the Indian market. While the company has yet to officially reveal details about the smartphone, the upcoming handset is expected to bring several major upgrades over the current OnePlus 15. According to leaks, the OnePlus 16 could feature a massive 9,000 mAh battery, a significant upgrade over the 7,300 mAh battery on its predecessor. In addition, the processor and camera are also tipped to receive notable improvements. Here’s a spec-based comparison of the upcoming OnePlus 16 and the current OnePlus 15.
The OnePlus 15 comes equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen paired with a 165Hz refresh rate. Whereas the rumours point to the upcoming OnePlus 16 possibly sporting a similar flat display but with a high 185 Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the OnePlus 15 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage options.
In comparison, the upcoming OnePlus 16 is rumoured to get Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC. Not only that, but the device may also get up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage options. However, previously, some leaks pointed out that the Indian variant may get a 1TB storage option.
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In terms of power, the OnePlus 15 packs a 7,300 mAh battery, which is supported by 120 W of wired and 50 W of wireless charging. It also gets 10W reverse wireless charging, 5W reverse wired charging, and bypass charging support.
The OnePlus 16, on the other hand, is tipped to house a 9,000 mAh. However, the charging speed for the device is unclear, with leaks ranging from 100W to 150W.
For the photography enthusiasts, the OnePlus 15 comes with a triple camera at the rear end. It includes a 50MP main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto sensor and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. At the front, it also boasts a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls.
The OnePlus 16 is rumoured to come equipped with a 200MP main camera, a 50MP wide lens and a 50MP telephoto sensor. For selfies and video calls, you may also get a 50MP front camera.
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The OnePlus 15 made its debut in the Indian market with a price tag of Rs 72,999. However, early reports suggest that the upcoming OnePlus 16 might be priced close to Rs 90,000.