As excitement builds for the launch of the OnePlus 16, more details are leaking out, enhancing our anticipation for this flagship device. With an official teaser from OnePlus and an insightful report on its specifications, we are now greeted with a significant confirmation regarding the chipset that will power the device.
Recent findings on Geekbench 7 have revealed that the OnePlus 16 is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. This aligns with expectations, as Qualcomm is anticipated to unveil two variants of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6: a standard version and a Pro variant.
Based on the clock speeds recorded in the Geekbench 7 listing, it's reasonable to conclude that the OnePlus 16 will be equipped with the Pro version of this SoC, particularly since earlier reports indicated the Pro could exceed the 5.0 GHz threshold.
Additional details from the benchmark listing include the impressive Adreno 850 GPU, a robust 16GB of RAM, and an operating system built on Android 17. These specifications reaffirm the high-end positioning of the upcoming OnePlus 16.
Stay tuned as we continue to uncover more features and specifications leading up to the launch of this highly-anticipated smartphone.
