OnePlus 16 vs Realme C100x

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme C100x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 42/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x by 53 points (95/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

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

Realme C100x

Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 75
Portability 40
Value for money 52

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Realme C100x better?


  • Overall rating 42/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Realme C100x, the OnePlus 16 scores 53 points higher (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (95/100 vs 75/100).

OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Realme C100x: The Realme C100x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 16 Realme C100x
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 4627389 —
Geekbench Single 4327 600
Geekbench Multi 12873 1800
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 720x1570
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W —
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Weight — 219 g
Launch price — $175

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Realme C100x

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Realme C100x

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

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

Realme C100x

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
75
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Realme C100x

$175

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (100/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (90/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (95/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Realme C100x?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x by 53 points (95/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Realme C100x?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Realme C100x — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Realme C100x?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Realme C100x?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Realme C100x?

The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme C100x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.