Multiple sources have reported on new information regarding two upcoming OnePlus smartphone models: the OnePlus 15T and the OnePlus 16. The following is a consolidation of officially confirmed details and leaked specifications.
OnePlus 15T
Official Confirmation and Design
OnePlus has confirmed the development of the OnePlus 15T, a compact smartphone designed as the successor to the OnePlus 13T. OnePlus China President Li Jie Louis (also referred to as Louis Lee) announced the device on Weibo. The device is scheduled to launch in China during March. An exact date has not been provided, and global availability has not been announced.
The official design reveals a squircle-shaped camera module with a dual rear camera setup, similar to the OnePlus 13T and standard OnePlus 15. The device will be available in brown and green colorways.
Display
- Size: 6.3-inch flat screen with rounded corners.
- Resolution: 1.5K.
- Refresh Rate: Leaked information suggests a 165Hz refresh rate.
Processor and Performance
- Processor: Confirmed by a Geekbench listing to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Camera System
- Rear Setup: A 50MP dual camera system, including a primary sensor and a telephoto lens.
- Telephoto Lens: Includes a periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom.
- Front Camera: Leaked information suggests a 16MP front-facing camera.
Battery and Charging
- Capacity: Officially confirmed by President Li Jie Louis to be 7,500mAh. This represents a 20% increase over the OnePlus 13T's 6,260mAh battery.
- Wired Charging: Supports 100W fast charging.
- Wireless Charging: Supports 50W wireless charging.
- Feature: Includes bypass charging, a mechanism that draws power directly from the charger.
Durability and Security
- Certifications: Carries IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications.
- Security: Features an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Naming and Release
- In China, the device is referred to as the OnePlus 15T.
- Leaked information suggests it may be released as the OnePlus 15s in markets outside China.
- A prior leak projected a launch in March.
OnePlus 15T Key Highlights: 6.3-inch display, 7,500mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and 100W fast charging.
OnePlus 16
A separate leak has provided details on the rumored specifications for the upcoming OnePlus 16 smartphone.
Display
- Bezel Size: Reported to be under 1mm, a reduction from the OnePlus 15's 1.15mm bezels.
- Refresh Rate: A previous leak suggested a potential refresh rate of up to 240Hz, compared to the OnePlus 15's 165Hz.
Rumored Specifications
- Battery: 9,000mAh capacity.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset.
- Camera System:
- 50MP primary sensor.
- 50MP ultrawide camera.
- 200MP periscope telephoto lens with a 1/1.56-inch sensor.
- Features: Expected to omit shoulder buttons and a built-in cooling fan.
Launch Timeline
The OnePlus 16 is projected for a Q4 2026 launch.
OnePlus 16 Rumored Highlights: Under 1mm bezels, 9,000mAh battery, 200MP periscope telephoto camera, and a potential 240Hz refresh rate.