OnePlus 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $899 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 607,137).

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13 Pro
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 80
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Performance 48
Display 67
Camera 24
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money 52
What makes OnePlus 13 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 607137
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 992
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2197
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $899

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13 Pro: The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13 Pro Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 3119308 607137
Geekbench Single 3041 992
Geekbench Multi 9494 2197
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 77
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 14 / One UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 213 g 200 g
Launch price $899 $199
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
24
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
44/100 -413.8%
607137 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 413.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13 Pro
$899
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
$199

Launch price difference: $700. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was $700 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (92/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (78/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (83/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a better fit for everyday use.