Leaks suggest the OnePlus 16, successor to the OnePlus 15 5G, will feature a major camera upgrade. Key focus is a rumored 200 MP sensor, possibly shared with Oppo’s Find N6. Reports from sources like Moneycontrol, Croma, Digit, Gizbot, and Smartprix indicate a triple rear camera setup for better photos and zoom. Launch expected in late 2026.
Key Camera Specifications
- 200 MP Sensor: Main highlight; could serve as primary or telephoto lens. Boosts detail, cropping, and zoom over OnePlus 15’s 50 MP setup.
- Triple Camera Array: Includes the 200 MP unit plus two 50 MP sensors for wide and ultra-wide shots. Improves versatility, low-light performance, and dynamic range via computational photography.
- Oppo Collaboration: Shares hardware with sister brand for refined optics, addressing past criticisms of smaller sensors in OnePlus 15.
- Performance Gains: Higher resolution enables better multi-frame processing and noise reduction, closing gaps with rival flagships.
These specs aim to fix previous hardware shortcomings while leveraging strong software.
200 MP Sensor Implications
A 200 MP sensor promises ultra-high resolution imaging. It captures more detail, excels in cropping/zooming, and supports advanced techniques for improved range and clarity.
Paired with 50 MP wide/ultra-wide lenses, it creates a powerful, all-scenario system without extras. Oppo ties reduce costs and enhance quality.
This upgrade counters OnePlus 15 feedback on stagnant megapixels. Still, details are unconfirmed leaks—official reveal pending Q4 2026.