Google Pixel 9 Pro vs OnePlus 16
The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, 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 72/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,606,238).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
OnePlus 16
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1606238
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5100
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 23 points higher (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (95/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1606238 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1880 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5100 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (95/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 23 points (95/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the OnePlus 16?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the OnePlus 16?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active 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.