ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs OnePlus 16
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 71/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
OnePlus 16
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 24 points higher (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 67/100). 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 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (95/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 39.6% 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 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (95/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 24 points (95/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the OnePlus 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the OnePlus 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.