OnePlus Ace 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 7
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
What makes OnePlus Ace 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2197
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (80/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 7 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 992 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2197 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 7 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 7 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 550.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (80/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 7 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 7 over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.