OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs Realme 16
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $250 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 53/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,536,961 vs 581,041); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Realme 16
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2536961 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $250
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the Realme 16, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 13 points higher (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 45/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100, Realme 16 — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 2536961 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $199 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Realme 16 by 336.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Realme 16 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (84/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably better than the Realme 16 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Realme 16 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Realme 16?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.