This phone manufacturer once sparked a revolution - We tested its latest phone

The Oneplus 16 is a modern smartphone with Qualcomm's latest flagship SoC, the Snapdragon Elite Extreme Gen 6. It is available, for example, from TradingShenzhen starting at US$ 877. That is a very good price for a high-end smartphone, but bear in mind that the phone is currently only available as an import from China.

OnePlus used to be revolutionary

OnePlus was once the brand that successfully challenged the established leaders Apple and Samsung and showed that their phones were quite expensive for what they offered. "This can be done much more affordably" was the manufacturer's credo, and so the OnePlus One was a genuine revolution, although it, too, was never officially available to buy in Western countries.

It was only with later devices that the manufacturer officially entered Europe, consistently delivering high quality at affordable prices. In recent years, however, parent company Oppo has reined in the brand in favor of its main brand and discontinued it entirely outside China and India a few months ago.

We award it a "very good" rating

However, anyone who does not mind importing, which is relatively straightforward through specialist retailers, can get the current OnePlus 16 at a fairly affordable price. 

For that, you get a smartphone that earned the highest rating "very good" in our comprehensive review. This is thanks to its high performance, only limited throttling, fast storage, excellent chassis, good camera and long battery life.

Additional features include fast charging, an infrared port, water and dust resistance, and a bright display that offers a refresh rate of up to 185 Hz if desired and includes DC dimming to reduce flickering issues.

Importing is not without minor issues

Just bear in mind that there is no eSIM support and no binding update commitment.

Overall, it is therefore a shame that the device is no longer being officially released in Europe and the US. You can find out more about the smartphone in our in-depth review of the OnePlus 16.