OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 20/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 192,269).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2350 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the OnePlus 16 scores 75 points higher (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (95/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 4.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 2350 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 6.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 138 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 4.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 2350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 2306.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (94/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (95/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 75 points (95/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.