Last month, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that the OnePlus 16 would debut in September. However, the tipster has now revised the launch timeline, suggesting that the flagship smartphone has been pushed back by a month. According to the tipster's latest post, the OnePlus 16 is now expected to be unveiled in October, aligning with the launch schedule of its predecessor. The OnePlus 15 was unveiled in China in October last year.

The tipster also claims that the OnePlus 16 will retain a design similar to the OnePlus 15, including the same square-shaped rear camera module. This design continuity suggests OnePlus may keep its current aesthetic for another generation.

The 2026 OnePlus flagship is tipped to use Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset and feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with ultra-narrow bezels and a 185Hz refresh rate. It is also rumored to pack a massive 9,000mAh battery, a significant upgrade over current models.