Main points
- The OnePlus 16 could get a 200-megapixel periscope sensor to improve zoom capabilities.
- The other cameras on the OnePlus 16 will likely remain unchanged, keeping the main module at 50 MP.
Leaks reveal OnePlus 16's main feature – powerful zoom / Digital trends
New leaks about the OnePlus 16 have surfaced online, suggesting a major camera upgrade. We're talking about a possible 200-megapixel sensor with periscope zoom, which could change the brand's position in the market.
The new flagship from OnePlus has not yet been officially unveiled, but leaks already give us the first glimpse of the key changes. The main focus seems to be on the camera, in particular on the zoom capabilities. This is reported by Digital Trends .
Will the camera become OnePlus' main advantage?
According to insiders, the OnePlus 16 may get a 200-megapixel sensor . This is not a standard camera, but a periscope telephoto lens that allows you to get closer to objects without significant loss of quality. A similar approach is already being used by other manufacturers.
In particular, sources suggest that OnePlus may use the sensor used in the Realme GT 8 Pro. This smartphone is equipped with a periscope camera based on the Samsung ISOCELL HP5 sensor with 3x optical zoom, an aperture of f/2.6 and a focal length of 65 mm. This configuration allows you to effectively shoot distant objects while maintaining detail.
As Phone arena writes, the same sensor is used in other flagship models, such as the Oppo Find X9 Pro , which confirms its focus on high-quality mobile photography.
The other cameras may remain unchanged, however. According to preliminary data, the OnePlus 16 will retain the 50MP main module and the 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera. Thus, the company is betting on one significant upgrade, rather than a complete overhaul of the system.
The smartphone market is increasingly focused on photography , and competitors are already actively developing periscope technologies. In particular, brands like Realme and Oppo are already promoting such solutions in their top models.
If the information is confirmed, the OnePlus 16 could become the brand's first smartphone that will seriously compete not only with performance and software optimization, but also with camera capabilities.
So far, these are just leaks and speculations . But even partial confirmation of these characteristics could make the new OnePlus flagship one of the most interesting in its class.