OnePlus 16 vs OnePlus 15: what's the core difference

The OnePlus 16 has launched in China as the brand's 2026 flagship. It packs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 9000mAh battery, system-wide 165Hz refresh with 185Hz in games, a 200MP main camera and a zoned vapor chamber claimed to be 40% more effective. The OnePlus 15 has the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7300mAh and a 50MP main camera.

• OnePlus 16: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on OnePlus 15
• 9000mAh battery on OnePlus 16 vs 7300mAh on OnePlus 15
• 200MP main camera on OnePlus 16 vs 50MP on OnePlus 15
• OnePlus 16 zoned vapor chamber claimed 40% more effective