OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $250 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 44/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 607,137).
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2197
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $250
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 22 points higher (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2545677 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 992 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 2197 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 77 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $199 |
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 319.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (84/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 22 points (66/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a better fit for everyday use.