Honor Play 50 Plus vs OnePlus 16
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 530,583); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 50 Plus
OnePlus 16
What makes Honor Play 50 Plus better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 52 points higher (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (95/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 50 Plus and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Honor Play 50 Plus by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (95/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus by 52 points (95/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the OnePlus 16?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus 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.