Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs OnePlus Nord 2T
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,017,976).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
OnePlus Nord 2T
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1017976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | OnePlus Nord 2T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1017976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and OnePlus Nord 2T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads OnePlus Nord 2T by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (86/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 2T — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.