OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $555 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 25/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 503,850); the Samsung Galaxy A16 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 503850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $555
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 41 points higher (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 leads (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (97/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 503850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 77 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $555 | $182 |
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 580.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $373. Samsung Galaxy A16 is cheaper by $373.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (76/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (82/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (50/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (97/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.