OnePlus 16 promises smoother gaming connectivity with G3 network chip

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The OnePlus 16 is set to debut soon, with low-latency network performance expected to be one of its key features.

Li Jie, president of OnePlus China, confirmed the feature, saying it was enabled by the G3 network chip, Gizmochina reported on Monday local time.

According to Li, the OnePlus 16 is the first phone from the company to feature an “G3 e-sports network chip”. Developed in-house by OnePlus, it is designed to support low-latency gaming performance.

The chip is intended to reduce connectivity latency across a range of gaming scenarios. The phone also has a 360-degree antenna design to help maintain a reliable signal in crowded places such as dormitories, cafés and underground trains.

Further details about the OnePlus 16 are expected to be officially revealed at its launch on Monday, 12 October 2026, at 7pm China time.

The handset features a 6.78-inch (17.2cm) BOE X4 flat display with 1.5K resolution, a system-wide ultra-high 165Hz refresh rate and uniform 1.15mm bezels on all four sides.

Its camera set-up comprises a 50-megapixel front camera and three rear cameras: a 200-megapixel HPE main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel IMX882 3x periscope telephoto camera.

Other notable features include a relatively large X-axis linear motor, high-end symmetrical dual speakers, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings and USB 3.2 Gen 1.

The network upgrade continues OnePlus’s more exploratory efforts to meet gamers’ needs, following its previous focus on high-frame-rate display performance.

By addressing real-world signal problems that can often ruin gaming sessions, the company is seeking to give players a more consistent advantage.