OnePlus 16 vs OnePlus 7
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 46/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
OnePlus 7
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes OnePlus 7 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the OnePlus 7, the OnePlus 16 scores 49 points higher (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (95/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Optic AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.7×74.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus 7
- 6.4" Optic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 7
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and OnePlus 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads OnePlus 7 by 461.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (95/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus 7?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 by 49 points (95/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the OnePlus 7?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the OnePlus 7 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus 7?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus 7?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the OnePlus 7?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.