Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs OnePlus 16

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (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 71/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,726,358).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 24 points (95/100 vs 71/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money —

OnePlus 16

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

What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W

  • Overall rating 71/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1726358
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 24 points higher (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (95/100 vs 64/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Pro: The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users.
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 Motorola Edge 40 Pro OnePlus 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 1726358 4627389
Geekbench Single 2004 4327
Geekbench Multi 5311 12873
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1272x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 130 —
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm —
Weight 199 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera

OnePlus 16

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

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

OnePlus 16

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery

OnePlus 16

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1726358 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +62.7%
4627389 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (90/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (95/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 24 points (95/100 vs 71/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the OnePlus 16?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 65/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the OnePlus 16?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro 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.