OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 16/100 (a 79-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP.

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 79 points (95/100 vs 16/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

Performance 0
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money 0

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 99
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 319
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 better?


  • Overall rating 16/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the OnePlus 16 scores 79 points higher (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). 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 J5 2016 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (95/100 vs 15/100).

OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 16 Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
AnTuTu 4627389 —
Geekbench Single 4327 99
Geekbench Multi 12873 319
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.2" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 —
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 3100 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 50W —
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm
Weight — 159 g
Launch price — $220

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

  • 5.2" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

  • 3100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

$220

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (100/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (95/100 vs 15/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by 79 points (95/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?

The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.