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OnePlus 16 camera specifications leaked; likely to borrow the setup from Oppo Find N6

A fresh leak suggests the OnePlus 16 could share camera hardware with the Oppo Find N6, including a possible 200-megapixel sensor, signalling a notable shift in OnePlus’s imaging approach.

December 31, 2025 / 15:30 IST
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  • OnePlus 16 may feature a 200MP telephoto camera, per early leaks
  • Camera hardware could match Oppo Find N6, marking closer brand collaboration
  • Details on processor, battery, and launch timeline remain unknown

Leaks surrounding the OnePlus 16 have begun to surface even as the OnePlus 15 continues its global rollout. According to a new tip shared on Chinese social media, OnePlus is planning a significant change to its flagship camera strategy for 2026. The handset is said to adopt the same camera hardware as the upcoming Oppo Find N6, marking closer hardware sharing between the two sister brands.

Camera specifications tipped

The leak, attributed to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, claims that the OnePlus 16 will use the flagship imaging setup developed for the Oppo Find N6. This is expected to include both the primary camera and the telephoto lens. Most notably, the OnePlus 16 is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel rear camera, likely positioned as a telephoto sensor rather than the main shooter.

Recent leaks around the Oppo Find N6 suggest a triple rear camera unit, consisting of two 50-megapixel sensors alongside a 200-megapixel camera. If OnePlus adopts this configuration without major changes, it would represent a clear departure from the OnePlus 15, which features a triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup.

The OnePlus 15 faced criticism for reducing sensor sizes despite maintaining similar pixel counts to its predecessor. While software tuning helped offset some of these limitations, camera performance was often seen as a step back compared to earlier OnePlus flagships. A move to a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor on the OnePlus 16 could be aimed at addressing these concerns, particularly in zoom photography and detailed shots.

What else is known so far

Beyond cameras, earlier leaks suggest OnePlus may experiment with display specifications on its upcoming flagships, including very high refresh rates. However, details around the processor, battery, and launch timeline of the OnePlus 16 remain unknown at this stage.

As with all early leaks, the reported specifications should be treated cautiously. OnePlus has not confirmed any details related to the OnePlus 16, and final hardware decisions could change ahead of an official announcement expected later in 2026.

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Sarthak Singh Sarthak is an experienced writer having covered personal and consumer tech, gadgets news, social media trends, and more for several years
first published: Dec 31, 2025 03:29 pm

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