The OnePlus 16 camera system is now confirmed, with a 200MP main sensor joined by two 50MP rear cameras and a 50MP selfie camera. OnePlus has published the hardware details through its Weibo account, while the phone is expected to launch in China before any wider rollout is announced.
OnePlus 16 camera hardware: what is confirmed
The main camera uses a 200MP sensor measuring 1/1.4 inches, paired with an f/1.6 aperture. The rear array also includes a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a 50MP ultrawide camera with a 116-degree field of view.
| Camera | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Main | 200MP, 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/1.6 aperture |
| Periscope telephoto | 50MP, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50MP, 116-degree field of view |
| Front | 50MP |
The front camera is a 50MP unit, up from the 32MP camera reported for the OnePlus 15 by Android Authority. The same report says the selfie camera adds autofocus, while the telephoto camera moves to a Sony IMX882 sensor with a 1/1.95-inch size.
What the OnePlus 16 camera upgrade changes
The 200MP main sensor is the clearest hardware change over the OnePlus 15, which used three 50MP rear cameras. The periscope keeps the 3x optical zoom level, but GSMArena’s report notes that the phone will use Oppo’s Lumo imaging engine for processing.
OnePlus has also shown camera samples and is expected to offer new imaging modes, including a wider 65:24 format and a film-inspired Master Mode. Those software features come from the company’s announcement and reporting around it, rather than from a hands-on test, so image quality remains unverified.
The phone is also confirmed to support a 165Hz refresh rate, and the design and storage options have already been covered in tbreak’s earlier OnePlus 16 coverage. A separate report on the 165Hz display covers the gaming angle.
OnePlus has not confirmed a UAE launch date, local pricing or regional availability. The camera hardware is official; the shopping details are still waiting for their turn.
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Is the OnePlus 16 coming to the UAE?
OnePlus has not confirmed UAE pricing, availability or a local launch date yet.
How does the OnePlus 16 camera compare with the OnePlus 15?
The main camera moves from the OnePlus 15’s 50MP setup to a 200MP sensor, while the periscope remains a 3x telephoto and the selfie camera rises to 50MP.
Does the OnePlus 16 have a telephoto camera?
Yes. It has a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
