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OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, Redmi K100 Pro Max Tipped to Launch at Higher Prices This Year

OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, Redmi K100 Pro Max Tipped to Launch at Higher Prices This Year

If the claim turns out to be accurate, the starting price of upcoming flagships could be noticeably higher than that of current high-end smartphones.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 5 March 2026 13:31 IST

OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, Redmi K100 Pro Max Tipped to Launch at Higher Prices This Year

OnePlus 16 could be priced considerably higher than OnePlus 15 (pictured)

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 phones may launch with higher prices
2nm chip costs may push prices of next Android flagships higher
Brands may reserve 2nm chips for premium flagship variants

Some upcoming flagship smartphones from OnePlus, iQOO, and Redmi could launch at higher prices, according to a tipster. The increase may affect premium models expected later this year, which are likely to use chipsets built on a 2nm process. Since this technology is significantly more expensive to manufacture, the next generation of flagship phones from these brands, like the OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, and Redmi K100 Pro Max, could cost more than current models.

Next OnePlus, iQOO, Redmi Flagships May Cost More Due to 2nm Chips

In a recent post on Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station has suggested that next-generation models built on a 2nm process may start at around CNY 5,000 (roughly Rs. 66,000) for the 12GB + 256GB configuration. The prediction is believed to apply to devices such as the OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, and Redmi K100 Pro Max that are expected to launch later this year.

These smartphones are expected to feature next-generation flagship processors like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 or the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 SoC. Reports also indicate that Qualcomm could introduce a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro variant.

OnePlus 16 Could Launch With This Significant Upgrade Over OnePlus 15

If the claim turns out to be accurate, the starting price would be noticeably higher than that of current models. The OnePlus 15 and Redmi K90 Pro Max debuted at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 53,100) for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the iQOO 15 launched at around CNY 4,100 (roughly Rs. 54,500).

Higher production costs may drive the expected price increase. Reports suggest that a single 2nm wafer from TSMC could cost more than $30,000 (roughly Rs. 27,48,000), nearly double the price of current 4nm wafers. Rising RAM and memory prices are also increasing manufacturing costs. Higher costs may push smartphone brands to raise prices for upcoming flagship models. Companies may also reserve 2nm chips for premium variants, while standard models use refined 3nm processors.

Redmi K100 Series Tipped to Launch With 200-Megapixel Camera

Notably, the same tipster previously claimed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro would be very expensive. The 2nm chip from TSMC is expected to support LPDDR6 RAM, feature a full GPU and full cache, and may power devices like the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro or Pro Max models.

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OnePlus 15

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Improved design and attractive colour options
Flawless flagship performance
Clean, polished, and feature-rich software
Exceptional battery life and charging speeds

Bad
165Hz is not worth the lower display resolution
No alert slider
Hasselblad-exclusive features missing
Expensive

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Display 6.78-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 7,300mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,272x2,772 pixels

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Redmi K90 Pro Max

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 16GB

Storage 1TB

Battery Capacity 7,560mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,200x2,608 pixels

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iQOO 15

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Brighter, smoother AMOLED display
Excellent all-round performance
Cleaner, refined software experience
Improved cameras
Solid battery life

Bad
Noticeably thick bottom bezel
Black levels are not deepest
Inconsistent low-light portraits

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Display 6.85-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 7,000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,440x3,168 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More