OnePlus 16 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 90/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8050); the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,165,108).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4165108
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8050 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Overall rating 90/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the OnePlus 16 scores 5 points higher (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Poco F9 Ultra by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 edges out the Poco F9 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.