OnePlus 16 vs Redmi Note 10S

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 45/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 535,127).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 50 points (95/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi Note 10S

Performance 42
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 40

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 535127
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 672
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1908
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Redmi Note 10S better?


  • Overall rating 45/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the OnePlus 16 scores 50 points higher (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (95/100 vs 52/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 16 Redmi Note 10S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 4627389 535127
Geekbench Single 4327 672
Geekbench Multi 12873 1908
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 —
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 —
Brightness (peak) — 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions — 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm
Weight — 179 g
Launch price — $250

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi Note 10S

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi Note 10S

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi Note 10S

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 16 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100
4627389 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100 -764.7%
535127 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Redmi Note 10S by 764.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Redmi Note 10S

$250

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (100/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (90/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (95/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 50 points (95/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Redmi Note 10S?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Redmi Note 10S?

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