OnePlus 16 vs OnePlus Ace Pro

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Ace Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 60/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,420,808).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace Pro by 35 points (95/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

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

OnePlus Ace Pro

Performance 71
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 61
Portability 48
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)

What makes OnePlus Ace Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 150W vs 100W

  • Overall rating 60/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the OnePlus Ace Pro, the OnePlus 16 scores 35 points higher (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace Pro (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace Pro (95/100 vs 61/100).

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 Pro: The OnePlus Ace Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 16 OnePlus Ace Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 4627389 1420808
Geekbench Single 4327 1761
Geekbench Multi 12873 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1080x2412
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 150W
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
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) — 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 163.0×75.4×8.8 mm
Weight — 203 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

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

OnePlus Ace Pro

  • 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 Pro

  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

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

OnePlus Ace Pro

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 150W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery

Overall performance score

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

OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100
4627389 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
60/100 -225.7%
1420808 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads OnePlus Ace Pro by 225.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace Pro (95/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Ace Pro?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace Pro by 35 points (95/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the OnePlus Ace Pro?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the OnePlus Ace Pro — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Ace Pro?

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

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Ace Pro?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the OnePlus Ace Pro?

The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Ace Pro is a better fit for active users.