OnePlus 16 vs Redmi K100

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 74/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 9000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,126,402).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 by 21 points (95/100 vs 74/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi K100

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3126402
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

What makes Redmi K100 better?

  • Bigger battery: 10000 vs 9000 mAh

  • Overall rating 74/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Redmi K100, the OnePlus 16 scores 21 points higher (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (95/100 vs 80/100).

OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K100: The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 16 Redmi K100
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 1156x2510
Refresh rate 165 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 10000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Weight — —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi K100

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi K100

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1156x2510
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi K100

  • 10000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 16 and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100
5195978 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100 -66.2%
3126402 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Redmi K100 by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (90/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (95/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi K100?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 by 21 points (95/100 vs 74/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Redmi K100?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Redmi K100 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi K100?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi K100?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Redmi K100?

The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.