OnePlus 16 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 50/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the OnePlus 16 scores 45 points higher (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (95/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 357.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (95/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 45 points (95/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.