OnePlus 16R spec leak suggests it could fix one of 15R’s biggest flaws

TL;DR A new leak suggests the OnePlus 16R could come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, triple 50MP cameras (including a telephoto), a 165Hz display, and a battery larger than 7,500mAh.

Bringing back the telephoto camera could be one of the biggest wins for the upcoming affordable flagship, as users have frequently complained about its absence in the OnePlus 15R.

The phone is reportedly also being tested under the realme brand.

OnePlus appears to be preparing a big leap for its next affordable flagship, as a major leak detailing the OnePlus 16R’s specifications has surfaced, right alongside the OnePlus 16 ‘s launch. According to the leak, the upcoming device could pack class-leading battery capacity, one of Qualcomm’s top-tier chips, and a long-overdue overhaul of its rear camera system.

Reliable tipster Yogesh Brar shared details of a OnePlus 16R Product Validation Test (PVT) unit on X, outlining a spec sheet that pushes the “R” affordable flagship lineup well past its …