Honor 500 vs OnePlus 16
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 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 73/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
OnePlus 16
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 22 points higher (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 81/100). 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 500 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (95/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Honor 500 by 49.3% 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 Honor 500 (100/100 vs 81/100).
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 500 (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (95/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 by 22 points (95/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the OnePlus 16?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the OnePlus 16?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.