TechnologyOnePlus 16 rear lights draw criticism before launch
Android Authority argues that the broad glowing array looks less useful than rival notification lighting, though it appears limited to one color option.
TLDR
The OnePlus 16's illuminated rear panel is already drawing criticism before the phone's full launch. Android Authority's Aamir Siddiqui argues that the large glowing 16 and surrounding typography offer less practical value than Nothing's notification-focused lighting, especially because the apparent notification indicator is only a small pulsing X near the camera. A China preorder page indicates the lighting will be limited to one color variant, giving buyers an option to avoid it. The phone is not expected to launch in the United States.
OnePlus 16 rear lights draw criticism before launch
Android Authority argues that the broad glowing array looks less useful than rival notification lighting, though it appears limited to one color option.
TLDR
The OnePlus 16's illuminated rear panel is already drawing criticism before the phone's full launch. Android Authority's Aamir Siddiqui argues that the large glowing 16 and surrounding typography offer less practical value than Nothing's notification-focused lighting, especially because the apparent notification indicator is only a small pulsing X near the camera. A China preorder page indicates the lighting will be limited to one color variant, giving buyers an option to avoid it. The phone is not expected to launch in the United States.
