OnePlus 13T vs OnePlus 16
The OnePlus 13T (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 74/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,173,674).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
OnePlus 16
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3173674
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6260 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 53/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 21 points higher (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 65/100). 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 13T (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (95/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 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 | 6260 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads OnePlus 13T by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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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 13T (90/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (95/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T by 21 points (95/100 vs 74/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 13T 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.