OnePlus 16 vs Redmi K40
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 54/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Redmi K40
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Redmi K40, the OnePlus 16 scores 41 points higher (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (95/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Redmi K40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $309 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Redmi K40 by 358.1% 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 Redmi K40 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (90/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (95/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 41 points (95/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Redmi K40?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.