OnePlus 16 vs Redmi Note 3 Pro

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 18/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't.

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 77 points (95/100 vs 18/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi Note 3 Pro

Performance 3
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 33
Portability 73
Value for money 4

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 18/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Redmi Note 3 Pro, the OnePlus 16 scores 77 points higher (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (95/100 vs 33/100).

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 3 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
AnTuTu 4627389 —
Geekbench Single 4327 270
Geekbench Multi 12873 800
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 —
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4050 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 50W —
Main camera 200 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm
Weight — 164 g
Launch price — $170

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi Note 3 Pro

  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi Note 3 Pro

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

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

Redmi Note 3 Pro

  • 4050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
33
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Redmi Note 3 Pro

$170

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (95/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 77 points (95/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Redmi Note 3 Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Redmi Note 3 Pro?

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