OnePlus 16 vs OnePlus Open 2

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the OnePlus Open 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 80/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,126,402).

The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Open 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

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

OnePlus Open 2

Performance 91
Display 67
Camera 74
Battery 78
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3126402
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)

What makes OnePlus Open 2 better?


  • Overall rating 80/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the OnePlus Open 2, the OnePlus 16 scores 15 points higher (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Open 2 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Open 2 (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Open 2 (95/100 vs 78/100).

OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
OnePlus Open 2: The OnePlus Open 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 16 OnePlus Open 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 5195978 3126402
Geekbench Single 4327 3013
Geekbench Multi 12873 9287
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 8.0" Foldable LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMO
Resolution 1272x2772 2268x2440
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5900 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 Android 15, OxygenOS 15
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Weight — —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

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

OnePlus Open 2

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
74
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

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

OnePlus Open 2

  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMO
  • Resolution: 2268x2440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

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

OnePlus Open 2

  • 5900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 16 and OnePlus Open 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100
5195978 AnTuTu
OnePlus Open 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 -66.2%
3126402 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads OnePlus Open 2 by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Open 2 (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Open 2 (90/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Open 2 (95/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Open 2?

The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Open 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the OnePlus Open 2?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the OnePlus Open 2 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Open 2?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the OnePlus Open 2?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the OnePlus Open 2?

The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Open 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.