The OnePlus 16 has set a new opening sales record for Android flagships following its initial release in China. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, the smartphone features a 6.78 inch AMOLED display reaching up to 185 Hz in supported games. The device launched with an early purchase price of $777, driving over 70000 sales during its first hour on the market.
Li Jie, the president of OnePlus China, confirmed the sales milestone publicly. Buyers purchased more than 70000 units within the opening 60 minutes of availability. This initial volume makes the phone the fastest selling Android flagship of the year in its domestic market, supported by an entry price of $777 for early shoppers.
The hardware specifications focus directly on mobile gaming performance. The 6.78 inch AMOLED panel operates at a resolution of 2772x1272 pixels with a standard 165 Hz refresh rate, which shifts up to 185 Hz for compatible game titles. Internal processing relies on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip. Buyers can select configurations with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, paired with internal storage capacities of 256GB, 512GB, or 1024GB.
