Nubia Red Magic 5G vs OnePlus 16
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 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 54/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 978,910).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
OnePlus 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 41 points higher (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (95/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $579 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (100/100 vs 59/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (95/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 41 points (95/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the OnePlus 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 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.