OnePlus 16 vs OnePlus Ace 6T

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Ace 6T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 72/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 3,047,634).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T by 23 points (95/100 vs 72/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

OnePlus Ace 6T

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 77
Portability 51
Value for money 80

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 3047634
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 77/100)

What makes OnePlus Ace 6T better?


  • Overall rating 72/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the OnePlus Ace 6T, the OnePlus 16 scores 23 points higher (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (95/100 vs 77/100).

OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
OnePlus Ace 6T: The OnePlus Ace 6T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 16 OnePlus Ace 6T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 4627389 3047634
Geekbench Single 4327 2833
Geekbench Multi 12873 9119
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1272x2800
Refresh rate 165 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 8300 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions — 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm
Weight — 211 g
Launch price — $320

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

OnePlus Ace 6T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

OnePlus Ace 6T

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2800
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

OnePlus Ace 6T

  • 8300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 16 and OnePlus Ace 6T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100
4627389 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 6T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 -51.8%
3047634 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads OnePlus Ace 6T by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

OnePlus Ace 6T

$320

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (90/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (95/100 vs 77/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Ace 6T?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T by 23 points (95/100 vs 72/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the OnePlus Ace 6T?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the OnePlus Ace 6T — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Ace 6T?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Ace 6T?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the OnePlus Ace 6T?

The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Ace 6T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.