OnePlus 16 vs Realme GT 8
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Realme GT 8 (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 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Realme GT 8
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 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Better display (98/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Realme GT 8, the OnePlus 16 scores 15 points higher (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 and the OnePlus 16 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Realme GT 8 by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 and the OnePlus 16 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Realme GT 8?
The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the Realme GT 8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Realme GT 8?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Realme GT 8?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Realme GT 8?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Realme GT 8?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.