OnePlus 16 vs Poco M5s
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 46/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 535,127).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Poco M5s
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Poco M5s, the OnePlus 16 scores 49 points higher (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (95/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Poco M5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $210 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Poco M5s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Poco M5s by 764.7% 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 Poco M5s (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (95/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco M5s?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 49 points (95/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Poco M5s?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Poco M5s — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco M5s?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco M5s?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Poco M5s?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.