Infinix Zero 5G vs OnePlus 16
The Infinix Zero 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, 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 48/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 671,241); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Zero 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Zero 5G
OnePlus 16
What makes Infinix Zero 5G better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Zero 5G vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 47 points higher (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 5G (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5G (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Zero 5G | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 10 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.7×76.5×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Zero 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Zero 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Zero 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Zero 5G and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Infinix Zero 5G by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 5G (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5G (90/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Zero 5G or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5G by 47 points (95/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Zero 5G and the OnePlus 16?
The Infinix Zero 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Zero 5G or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Zero 5G or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Zero 5G 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.