Motorola Edge 40 vs OnePlus 16
The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, 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 58/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 981,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
OnePlus 16
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 981459
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 37 points higher (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (95/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 167 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Edge 40 by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Motorola Edge 40 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (95/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 37 points (95/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the OnePlus 16?
The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 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.