Honor Magic5 vs OnePlus 16
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 69/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
OnePlus 16
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 26 points higher (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (95/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Honor Magic5 by 62.0% 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 Magic5 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (90/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (95/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 26 points (95/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the OnePlus 16?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the OnePlus 16?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.