OnePlus 16 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 55/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the OnePlus 16 scores 40 points higher (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (95/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 426.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (95/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 40 points (95/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.