OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880. 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 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the OnePlus 16 scores 77 points higher (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 14/100). 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 A5 2017 (100/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (95/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 157 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (100/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (90/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (95/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 77 points (95/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.