OnePlus 16 vs OnePlus Nord
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 44/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
OnePlus Nord
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4115 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the OnePlus Nord, the OnePlus 16 scores 51 points higher (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (95/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Nord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4115 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | $399 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and OnePlus Nord, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads OnePlus Nord by 673.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (95/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 51 points (95/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the OnePlus Nord — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.