The OnePlus 16 India launch could be back on the cards after reports claimed that the company recently held a closed-door meeting in Mumbai to discuss the flagship smartphone's arrival in the country. This development comes shortly after reports suggested that OnePlus might skip the Indian launch due to changes in its product strategy. Alongside the launch speculation, a new leak has revealed the expected Indian pricing, which could make the OnePlus 16 significantly more expensive than its predecessor.
Here's what we know so far about the OnePlus 16 India launch.
OnePlus 16 India Launch And Expected Price
According to leaks, OnePlus India executives recently held a closed-door meeting in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to discuss the launch of the OnePlus 16 in India. This suggests that the company may still be considering bringing its next-generation flagship to the Indian market.
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Earlier reports claimed that OnePlus had decided not to launch the OnePlus 16 in India as part of its revised product strategy. Instead, the rumoured OnePlus 16R was expected to lead the company's smartphone lineup during 2026-2027. However, the company has not officially confirmed either decision.
Meanwhile, another report claims that the OnePlus 16 could launch in India with a price tag between Rs 1,30,000 and Rs 1,40,000. For comparison, the OnePlus 15 starts at Rs 84,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, while its 16GB RAM and 512GB storage model costs Rs 93,999.
Know The Specifications And Features
The OnePlus 16 debuted in China on October 12 with several flagship-level features. Here are its key specifications:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, built on a 2nm process.
- Display: 6.78-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with up to 185Hz refresh rate.
- Battery: 9,000mAh battery.
- Wired Charging: 100W fast charging.
- Wireless Charging: 50W fast charging.
- Starting Price in China: CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs 86,000) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
The leaked Indian price is considerably higher than its Chinese starting price. However, OnePlus has not officially confirmed the Indian launch, pricing or availability. Buyers will have to wait for an official announcement for confirmation.
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