OnePlus Ace 6 vs Realme 16
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $399 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 581,041); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Realme 16
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $399
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Realme 16, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 63/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, 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 6 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $199 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Realme 16 by 473.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Realme 16 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (92/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (79/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Realme 16 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Realme 16?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.