OnePlus 16 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 50/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 859,084); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 165Hz
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the OnePlus 16 scores 45 points higher (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (95/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 438.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (95/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 45 points (95/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.