OnePlus 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 510,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Samsung Galaxy A16
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 510132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 213g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the OnePlus 15 scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 510132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 606.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.