OnePlus 16 leak points to possible release outside China

What happened

For context, the OnePlus 16 recently launched in China as the company's flagship smartphone, succeeding the OnePlus 15 (curr. The OnePlus 16 made its debut in China in October 2026.

A tipster now claims that software testing is underway for the OnePlus 16 in markets outside China. OnePlus 16 leak points to possible release outside China ⓘ OnePlus The OnePlus 16 made its debut in China in October 2026.

Huzefa Baloch , Published 10/17/2026 Smartphone Android OnePlus Leaks / Rumors Earlier this year, OnePlus withdrew from major international markets, including Europe and North America. Although OnePlus remains active in India, previous rumors suggested that the OnePlus 16 would skip the country.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav on X has now shared details suggesting that a variant for markets outside China could be in development. According to the source, OnePlus is testing software for a "global/Indian" variant of the OnePlus 16 under three model numbers: CPH2901, CPH2903, and CPH2905. For reference, the OnePlus 16 features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display.