OnePlus Nord 2T vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 53/100 vs 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A16 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 510,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Samsung Galaxy A16
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 510132
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 510132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 99.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Nord 2T edges out the Samsung Galaxy A16 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on performance (59/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the OnePlus Nord 2T (59/100 vs 42/100).