OnePlus 13s vs OnePlus 16

The OnePlus 13s (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 77/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,013,469).

The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 13s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 13s

Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 74
Portability 74
Value for money 72

OnePlus 16

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

What makes OnePlus 13s better?


  • Overall rating 77/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3013469
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5850 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13s vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 18 points higher (95/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13s (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13s (95/100 vs 74/100).

OnePlus 13s: The OnePlus 13s is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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 OnePlus 13s OnePlus 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 3013469 5195978
Geekbench Single 3013 4327
Geekbench Multi 9287 12873
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Weight 185 g —
Launch price $549 —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 13s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

OnePlus 16

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

Display comparison

OnePlus 13s

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

OnePlus 16

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

Battery and charging

OnePlus 13s

  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless charging: no data
74
battery

OnePlus 16

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

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13s and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
77/100
3013469 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +42.0%
5195978 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads OnePlus 13s by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 13s

$549

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13s (90/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13s (95/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 13s or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 13s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13s and the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 13s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13s or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13s or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13s over the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 13s is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.