The OnePlus 16’s China pricing has leaked, and if accurate, the phone will start at a higher price than its predecessor while dropping the 24 GB RAM option entirely. The leak comes from X tipster @OnePlusClub and was reported by IT之家, which explicitly flags the information as unconfirmed pending official word from OnePlus.
OnePlus 16 Leaked China Pricing
According to the leak, here is the full variant and pricing breakdown for the Chinese market:
- 8 GB + 256 GB: 4,999 yuan
- 12 GB + 256 GB: 5,499 yuan
- 12 GB + 512 GB: 5,999 yuan
- 16 GB + 1 TB (limited edition): 7,499 yuan
The tipster also claims there will be no 24 GB RAM variant this time around.
For comparison, the OnePlus 15 launched in China at these prices:
- 12 GB + 256 GB: 5,099 yuan
- 16 GB + 256 GB: 5,399 yuan
- 12 GB + 512 GB: 5,699 yuan
- 16 GB + 512 GB: 5,999 yuan
- 16 GB + 1 TB: 6,499 yuan
On paper, the base price drops from 5,099 yuan to 4,999 yuan — but that is misleading. The OnePlus 15’s entry tier started at 12 GB of RAM, while the leaked OnePlus 16 base variant cuts that to 8 GB. At the same 12 GB + 256 GB configuration, the OnePlus 16 would cost 5,499 yuan versus 5,099 yuan — a 400 yuan increase. The 1 TB limited edition jumps by 1,000 yuan, from 6,499 to 7,499.
What OnePlus Has Confirmed So Far
Separately from this pricing leak, OnePlus has officially acknowledged the OnePlus 16’s existence. Executive Liu Baoyou confirmed the phone at the Snapdragon Gaming Technology Awards in China, revealing a 165 Hz display — the highest refresh rate on any OnePlus phone to date. An earlier leak pointed to an October 2026 launch in China.
The OnePlus 16 will be the company’s first flagship phone since it confirmed its exit from the US and European markets. Buyers in those regions will not be able to purchase it through official channels.
None of the leaked pricing has been officially confirmed by OnePlus. Treat these numbers as a rumor until the company announces them.
Sources: IT之家
