OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 46/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung Galaxy A52
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the OnePlus 16 scores 49 points higher (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (95/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 794.3% 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 A52 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (95/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 49 points (95/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.