Google Pixel 3a vs OnePlus 16
The Google Pixel 3a (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, 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 27/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 322,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 3a
OnePlus 16
What makes Google Pixel 3a better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 322015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 381
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1239
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 3a vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 68 points higher (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (95/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 3a | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 322015 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 381 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1239 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.3×70.1×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 147 g | — | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 3a
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a
- 5.6" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2220
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 3a
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 3a and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Google Pixel 3a by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (94/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (95/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 68 points (95/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a and the OnePlus 16?
The Google Pixel 3a has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 3a or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.