OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 44/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2197
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the OnePlus 16 scores 51 points higher (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (95/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 992 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2197 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 77 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 661.7% 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 Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (90/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (95/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 51 points (95/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.