OnePlus 16R leak hints at triple 50MP cameras and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5!

Earlier this year, the OnePlus 15R arrived in Nepal with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a 165Hz AMOLED display, and a massive 7,400mAh battery. Now, rumors about its successor, the OnePlus 16R, are already surfacing, hinting at a potential camera upgrade alongside flagship-level performance. Interestingly, the same hardware configuration is also reportedly being tested under the Realme brand.

The leak comes shortly after OnePlus launched the OnePlus 16 in China, raising questions about what the company has planned for its next R-series smartphone. Here is what we know so far about the rumored OnePlus 16R.

OnePlus 16R Overview

Triple 50MP Rear Cameras

The biggest rumored upgrade is the camera setup. The OnePlus 16R is tipped to feature three 50MP rear cameras, consisting of a primary sensor, an ultrawide camera, and a telephoto lens.

This would be a notable change from the OnePlus 15R, which lacks a dedicated telephoto camera. If the leak proves accurate, the addition could offer greater flexibility when capturing distant subjects. However, details about the camera sensors and optical zoom capabilities remain unknown.

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• OnePlus 15R Review: Performance First, Photography Later

Performance and Software

According to the leak, the OnePlus 16R has reportedly reached the Production Validation Test (PVT) phase and is being tested with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The PVT phase is a late stage of hardware development where manufacturers validate production-ready devices before mass production. If the reported chipset makes it to the final product, the OnePlus 16R could offer flagship-level performance for demanding apps, multitasking, and gaming.

On the software side, the phone is tipped to run ColorOS 17. However, OnePlus has yet to confirm the chipset or software details.

Display and Battery

The leak suggests that the OnePlus 16R could feature a 165Hz display, matching the refresh rate of its predecessor, the OnePlus 15R. It is unclear whether the new model will bring other display improvements, such as higher resolution or increased brightness.

The phone is also rumored to pack a battery larger than 7,500mAh, potentially exceeding the 7,400mAh capacity of the OnePlus 15R. However, its actual battery life will depend on factors such as software optimization and usage. Both the display and battery details remain unconfirmed.

OnePlus 16R Rumored Specifications

OnePlus 16R Price and Availability in Nepal

OnePlus has not officially announced the launch date or pricing of the OnePlus 16R yet. The phone is currently rumored to be in development, but details about its launch timeline remain unconfirmed.

There is also no reliable information about the OnePlus 16R price in Nepal or its local availability. I will update this section once OnePlus officially announces the phone and its pricing.

• Meanwhile, you can watch our review video of OnePlus 15R.