OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 38/100 (a 57-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 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- 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 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the OnePlus 16 scores 57 points higher (95/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). 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 A23 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 990.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 57 points (95/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.