OnePlus 16 vs Tecno Spark 9T (India)
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 30/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 200,794); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9T (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 200794
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 843
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 9T (India) better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Tecno Spark 9T (India), the OnePlus 16 scores 65 points higher (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Tecno Spark 9T (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 200794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 843 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Tecno Spark 9T (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Tecno Spark 9T (India) by 2204.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Tecno Spark 9T (India)?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) by 65 points (95/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Tecno Spark 9T (India)?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Tecno Spark 9T (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Tecno Spark 9T (India)?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Tecno Spark 9T (India)?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Tecno Spark 9T (India)?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.