OnePlus 16 vs Samsung W22 5G
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung W22 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 48/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung W22 5G
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung W22 5G better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung W22 5G, the OnePlus 16 scores 47 points higher (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (90/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (95/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung W22 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 832x2268 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.2×67.1×14.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 271 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung W22 5G
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung W22 5G
- 6.2" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 832x2268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung W22 5G
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Samsung W22 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Samsung W22 5G by 307.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (90/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (95/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung W22 5G?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G by 47 points (95/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung W22 5G?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung W22 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung W22 5G?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung W22 5G?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung W22 5G?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung W22 5G is a better fit for active users.