OnePlus 16 vs Tecno Spark 50 5G

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Tecno Spark 50 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 45/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 581,041).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G by 50 points (95/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

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

Tecno Spark 50 5G

Performance 45
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 51
Value for money 62

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 581041
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Tecno Spark 50 5G better?


  • Overall rating 45/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Tecno Spark 50 5G, the OnePlus 16 scores 50 points higher (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (95/100 vs 58/100).

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 Tecno Spark 50 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu 4627389 581041
Geekbench Single 4327 803
Geekbench Multi 12873 2047
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772 720x1576
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions — 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm
Weight — 210 g
Launch price — $160

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Tecno Spark 50 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Tecno Spark 50 5G

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1576
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

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

Tecno Spark 50 5G

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 16 and Tecno Spark 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100
4627389 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 50 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6400
45/100 -696.4%
581041 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Tecno Spark 50 5G by 696.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Tecno Spark 50 5G

$160

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (100/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (90/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (95/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Tecno Spark 50 5G?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G by 50 points (95/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Tecno Spark 50 5G?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Tecno Spark 50 5G — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Tecno Spark 50 5G?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Tecno Spark 50 5G?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Tecno Spark 50 5G?

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