Honor Magic5 Lite vs OnePlus 16

The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 51/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 592,015).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 44 points (95/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic5 Lite

Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 39
Battery 50
Portability 75
Value for money 40

OnePlus 16

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

What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?


  • Overall rating 51/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 44 points higher (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (95/100 vs 50/100).

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 Honor Magic5 Lite OnePlus 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 592015 4627389
Geekbench Single 905 4327
Geekbench Multi 2101 12873
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
Brightness (peak) 800 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm —
Weight 175 g —
Launch price $300 —

Camera comparison

Honor Magic5 Lite

  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera

OnePlus 16

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

Display comparison

Honor Magic5 Lite

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

OnePlus 16

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

Battery and charging

Honor Magic5 Lite

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

OnePlus 16

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

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
51/100
592015 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +87.2%
4627389 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic5 Lite

$300

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (100/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (90/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (95/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 44 points (95/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the OnePlus 16?

The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite 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.