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Leak Tips OnePlus 16 Camera Jump to 200MP for 2026

The unverified tip leaves the sensor's role in the camera stack unclear.

Overview

  • A Weibo post from tipster Digital Chat Station, cited in new reports, claims the OnePlus 16 will feature a 200MP camera sensor.
  • Coverage notes the hardware could be shared with Oppo’s forthcoming Find N6 under BBK’s common component strategy, though this is not confirmed.
  • Some reporting now suggests the 200MP unit might serve as a telephoto rather than the primary camera, reflecting industry trends rather than firm specs.
  • The rumor follows fan debate over the OnePlus 15’s triple 50MP setup, which traded larger sensors and Hasselblad branding for software-led improvements.
  • Any benefit from a 200MP sensor would hinge on pixel binning and the phone’s image processing, with final image quality dependent on ISP and software tuning.