OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 44/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (922,227 vs 510,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A16
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 922227 vs 510132
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 208g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 11 points higher (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 922227 | 510132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $223 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (71/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A16 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on performance (57/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (71/100 vs 44/100).