OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A91
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A91 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 51/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 824,513); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A91 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung Galaxy A91
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A91 better?
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A91, the OnePlus 16 scores 44 points higher (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (95/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung Galaxy A91 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 10, One UI | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A91
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A91
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A91
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Samsung Galaxy A91, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A91 by 461.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (95/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 by 44 points (95/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy A91 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.