Google Pixel 4a 5G vs OnePlus 16

The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 40/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 597,974).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 55 points (95/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 4a 5G

Performance 44
Display 84
Camera 17
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money —

OnePlus 16

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 4a 5G better?


  • Overall rating 40/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3885 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 55 points higher (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (95/100 vs 19/100).

OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 4a 5G OnePlus 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 597974 4627389
Geekbench Single 799 4327
Geekbench Multi 1836 12873
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1272x2772
Refresh rate — 165 Hz
Battery 3885 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 2 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm —
Weight 168 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 4a 5G

  • Main: 2MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera

OnePlus 16

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 4a 5G

  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display

OnePlus 16

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 4a 5G

  • 3885 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery

OnePlus 16

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4a 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
40/100
597974 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +87.1%
4627389 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (90/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (95/100 vs 19/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 55 points (95/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the OnePlus 16?

The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G 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.