OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. 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 510,132); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy A16
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 510132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- 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 42/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 33/100)
- 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 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the OnePlus 13T scores 30 points higher (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 510132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| 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, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 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 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 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
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 522.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (53/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (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?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.