OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 79/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 2,780,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the OnePlus 16 scores 16 points higher (95/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (95/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (95/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.