Which Android Phones Come Closest to the OnePlus 16, Which Won't Sell Outside China
The OnePlus 16 smartphone, launched in China last month, won't be sold in the US or Europe as the maker exits those markets. Tech site Engadget reviews Android phones that could replace it.
The OnePlus 16 smartphone, unveiled in China last month, will not get a global release, unlike earlier models. OnePlus is leaving the US and European markets, so the new device stays in China and may eventually reach India. Tech site Engadget has assessed Android phones that could serve as alternatives for users looking to switch.
In the US, the main alternative is Motorola, which is owned by Lenovo. Its Signature 27 is open for pre-order there and reaches stores on November 26. The phone has Qualcomm's 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, a 7,000mAh battery, a tandem OLED display, and a 50MP main camera alongside a 200MP telephoto and a 50MP wide-angle lens. It runs Android 17, has seven promised software updates and supports GrapheneOS. It costs $1,599, similar to the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Options in Europe
In Europe, the closest replacement is described as the Oppo Find X10, priced at €1,199. It uses MediaTek's Dimensity 9600M processor and a 7,150mAh battery. According to the author, its ColorOS software is practically identical to OxygenOS on recent OnePlus phones. Buyers wanting stronger cameras can choose the Find X10 Pro Max at €1,699.
The Vivo X500 Pro, with a 6.36-inch AMOLED screen, a 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro processor and a 5,300mAh battery, costs €1,399. The Poco F9 Ultra, with an 8,040mAh battery, is priced at £769 in the UK. The gaming-oriented Redmagic 12 Pro, with an 8,400mAh battery and a 6.85-inch OLED display, starts at $899 in the US.
Engadget concludes that the Signature 27 and Redmagic 12 Pro are the choices in the US, while the Find X10, Vivo X500 and Poco F9 Ultra are available in Europe.
