Motorola Moto G56 vs OnePlus 16

The Motorola Moto G56 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7060, 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 50/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 693,978).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 by 45 points (95/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G56

Performance 51
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 50
Portability 55
Value for money 54

OnePlus 16

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

What makes Motorola Moto G56 better?


  • Overall rating 50/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 693978
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1037
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2386
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G56 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 45 points higher (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (95/100 vs 50/100).

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 Moto G56 OnePlus 16
Processor Dimensity 7060 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 693978 4627389
Geekbench Single 1037 4327
Geekbench Multi 2386 12873
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 165.8×76.3×8.4 mm —
Weight 200 g —
Launch price $229 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G56

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

OnePlus 16

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

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G56

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

OnePlus 16

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G56

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

OnePlus 16

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G56 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G56 Dimensity 7060
50/100
693978 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +85.0%
4627389 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Moto G56 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G56

$229

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (100/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (90/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 (95/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G56 or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G56 by 45 points (95/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G56 and the OnePlus 16?

The Motorola Moto G56 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G56 or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G56 or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G56 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.