HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs OnePlus 16
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, 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 36/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
OnePlus 16
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 59 points higher (95/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 59 points (95/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the OnePlus 16?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro 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.