OnePlus 16 vs Vivo X51 5G

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 46/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 597,974).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G by 49 points (95/100 vs 46/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

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

Vivo X51 5G

Performance 44
Display 68
Camera 42
Battery 31
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4315 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)

What makes Vivo X51 5G better?


  • Overall rating 46/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Vivo X51 5G, the OnePlus 16 scores 49 points higher (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (95/100 vs 31/100).

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 Vivo X51 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 4627389 597974
Geekbench Single 4327 799
Geekbench Multi 12873 1836
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1080x2376
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4315 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight — 181 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Vivo X51 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

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

Vivo X51 5G

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

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

Vivo X51 5G

  • 4315 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 16 and Vivo X51 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100
4627389 AnTuTu
Vivo X51 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
46/100 -673.8%
597974 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Vivo X51 5G by 673.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (94/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (90/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (95/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo X51 5G?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G by 49 points (95/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Vivo X51 5G?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Vivo X51 5G — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo X51 5G?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo X51 5G?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Vivo X51 5G?

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