OnePlus 16 vs Vivo Y500
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 56/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Vivo Y500
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Vivo Y500, the OnePlus 16 scores 39 points higher (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (95/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (95/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 39 points (95/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Vivo Y500?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.