OnePlus 16 vs OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 67/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus 16 scores 28 points higher (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (95/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $385 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 150.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 Nord 5 (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (95/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 by 28 points (95/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.