ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs OnePlus 16
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 60/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
OnePlus 16
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 35 points higher (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (95/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (95/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 35 points (95/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the OnePlus 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the OnePlus 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.