It seems like OnePlus is ready for a major shift in its flagship series with the upcoming OnePlus 16. This phone has already received teaser leaks in China, where the company has stated that the phone will come in the second half of 2026. Recently, however, a new leak has reportedly unveiled the price and configurations of the phone in China.As per the leak, OnePlus 16 could reintroduce the 8GB RAM variant, which hasn't been seen on any of its flagships since the launch of OnePlus 11 in 2023. The leak also indicates a top-end 16GB RAM and 1TB storage variant, along with the suggestion that this time OnePlus could avoid the 24GB RAM variant.About The AuthorJournalist and a writer with a strong interest in news, culture, technology, and human-interest stories. Passionate about making complex topics accessible and engaging.OnePlus 16 price and RAM-storage variantsAccording to the leak published by @OnePlusClub via Twitter, OnePlus 16 can have an initial price tag of CNY 4,999 (approx. Rs. 71,000) in China for the variant of 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage.The rumored prices for other variants are as follows:VariantExpected China price8GB + 256GBCNY 4,999 (around Rs 71,000)12GB + 256GBCNY 5,499 (around Rs 77,600)12GB + 512GBCNY 5,999 (around Rs 84,700)16GB + 1TB Limited EditionCNY 7,499 (around Rs 1.05 lakh)Coming back to the availability of the 8GB RAM version, this will be very intriguing because OnePlus has been moving towards offering greater RAM versions in their flagships, where OnePlus 15 will have 12GB RAM and 256GB Storage right from the base version.As per the leak, OnePlus will not be offering a 24GB RAM option in OnePlus 16. The OnePlus 16 with 16GB RAM + 1TB Storage will be considered a limited edition option.As the details are part of a leak, OnePlus has not confirmed the pricing and specifications officially.How does it compare with the OnePlus 15?To start with, in pure terms, the price is going to make the smartphone feel a lot more expensive than the OnePlus 15 was sold for in China. The OnePlus 15 carried a price tag of CNY 3,999 , and once you convert that into Rupees , the number comes out to roughly Rs. 56,000.More articles by AuthorTrending StoriesAlso, there were a few other options, not only the base one. For example, the 16GB + 256GB variant was priced at CNY 4,299 . Meanwhile the 12GB + 512GB and 16GB + 512GB options landed at CNY 4,599 and CNY 4,899, respectively.Now if you view it with India in mind, the gap gets a lot wider. OnePlus released the 12GB + 256GB setup at Rs 72,999 and the 16GB + 512GB setup at Rs 79,999. And since launch, the costs keep climbing, somehow. Right now the 12GB + 256GB model sits at Rs 85,999, while the other configuration is at Rs 93,999.Assuming that the above leaked prices translate into similar Indian prices, the upcoming OnePlus 16 could command a considerably high premium status. However, there has been no confirmation from OnePlus regarding the launch of OnePlus 16 in India.OnePlus 16 gaming features confirmedCertain specifications of the OnePlus 16 have already been revealed by OnePlus. During the Snapdragon Gaming Technology Awards 2026, Liu Baoyou, OnePlus China General Manager stated that the new flagship would come out in the second half of 2026 and will feature three gaming technologies.The three gaming technologies include the Wind Chaser Gaming Core, High Refresh Rate technology and E-Sports Triple Chip system. According to OnePlus, the three technologies would improve gaming efficiency although specific information about them is still unknown.It is obvious that the OnePlus 16 will be gaming-oriented just like the OnePlus 15.OnePlus 16 specifications: What to expectEarlier leaks have also hinted at some promising hardware in the OnePlus 16. This smartphone is said to come with Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor which may use a 2nm fabrication process.The smartphone can come with a 6.78-inch flat OLED screen with 1.5K resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 185Hz. There will be a huge 9,000mAh battery included in this smartphone.Furthermore, there could be an upgrade for the camera system as well. It is rumored that the OnePlus 16 could come with a 200MP primary camera alongside a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera supporting optical zoom of 3.5x.But all these details are yet to be confirmed.Will OnePlus 16 launch in India?Perhaps the main issue for Indian customers is whether the OnePlus 16 will become available in the country at all. Despite the fact that the brand still operates in India, there have been reports recently indicating that the next flagship might not launch in the country.However, OnePlus stated that they will not release their products on the North American and European markets in the future. That is why the distribution of OnePlus 16 across the world may become restricted compared to the other flagships of OnePlus.At present, OnePlus 16 has been revealed to be released in China in the second part of 2026. The estimated cost and other factors should be discussed further.