OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $650 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 44/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 607,489); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2197
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $650
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the OnePlus 13T scores 30 points higher (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, 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 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 992 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2197 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 77 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $199 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 422.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (53/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (65/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.