OnePlus 16R tipped to bring back telephoto camera, feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 165Hz display

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OnePlus just launched its newest flagship in China, but a different model is already getting more attention for Indian buyers (and a few other markets). Fresh leaks suggest the OnePlus 16R is moving closer to production and could pack a solid mix of performance, battery life, and camera specs.

The OnePlus 16 dropped in China […] The post OnePlus 16R tipped to bring back telephoto camera, feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 165Hz display appeared first on Gizmochina . The OnePlus 16 dropped in China on October 12, 2026, with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, a display that goes up to 185Hz, a 200MP 1/1.4″ main sensor plus a 50MP 3x telephoto, and a massive 9,000mAh battery.

That phone isn’t expected to come to India or most global markets. That leaves the 16R as the likely flagship option for Indian customers.