Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs OnePlus 16
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 79/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
OnePlus 16
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better camera (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3895
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 16 points higher (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the OnePlus 16 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (95/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the OnePlus 16 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (95/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the OnePlus 16?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the OnePlus 16?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.