Honor 50 vs OnePlus 16
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 54/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
OnePlus 16
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 41 points higher (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (95/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Honor 50 by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
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 Honor 50 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (95/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 41 points (95/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the OnePlus 16?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 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.