OnePlus 13 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The OnePlus 13 (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 leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 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 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the OnePlus 13 scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 992 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 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) | 4500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $199 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 417.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (92/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (78/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 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 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.