OnePlus 16 Set to Launch on October 12 with Strong Benchmark Leaks
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According to Notebookcheck, the OnePlus 16 is set to launch in China on October 12, 2026, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC and strong AnTuTu scores.
- Expected launch: October 12, 2026, in China
- SoC: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
- AnTuTu score: 5,384,433 points, with teased 5,633,288 points
- Display refresh rate: 165Hz, with 185FPS gaming support
- Launch accessories: magnetic active cooler and handheld attachment
A report by Notebookcheck, citing OnePlus on Weibo, states that the OnePlus 16 will launch in China on October 12, 2026. No price or availability details for Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or the UAE have been announced yet.
OnePlus has confirmed that the phone will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC. The device was spotted on AnTuTu with an overall score of 5,384,433 points, while the company teases a higher score of 5,633,288 points.
The phone features a 'Wind Chaser Gaming Kernel' with claimed native 185FPS support for gaming, while the display's native refresh rate is 165Hz. The 'Wind Chaser Gaming Core' is said to offer a gaming experience similar to DLSS4 on PC, reducing latency, improving frame rates, and lowering screen tearing.
A tri-core setup with three dedicated chipsets is highlighted for better image quality, faster network, and enhanced touch response. At launch, OnePlus will offer accessories including a magnetic active cooler and a handheld attachment similar to the Ace 6 Ultra's.
The phone is positioned as a rival to the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, Honor Magic 9 Pro Max, and iQOO 16. Source: report by Abid Ahsan Shanto for Notebookcheck, citing OnePlus on Weibo.
