OnePlus 16 vs Realme C73
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. 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 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 528,398); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Realme C73
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Realme C73, the OnePlus 16 scores 53 points higher (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (95/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Realme C73 by 775.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (95/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Realme C73?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 53 points (95/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Realme C73?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Realme C73?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Realme C73?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Realme C73?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.