OnePlus 16 vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
OnePlus 16 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 94.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus 16
Pixel 9 Pro
OnePlus 16 wins 5 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedOnePlus 169895
- CameraOnePlus 169291
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryOnePlus 169878
- DisplayOnePlus 169590
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueOnePlus 168555
- OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery9,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- OnePlus 16 charges faster100W vs 27W
- OnePlus 16 has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- OnePlus 16 has a smoother screen185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- OnePlus 16 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Google Tensor G4
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄OnePlus 16 wins — BeastScore 94.0/100
The OnePlus 16 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 27W).
Larger battery: 9,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 27W
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus 16 or Pixel 9 Pro?
The OnePlus 16 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 27W). BeastScore: OnePlus 16 94.0/100, Pixel 9 Pro 85.6/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus 16 and Pixel 9 Pro?
OnePlus 16 has a display and 9000 mAh battery. Pixel 9 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4700 mAh battery.
How do OnePlus 16 and Pixel 9 Pro compare for speed?
OnePlus 16 scores 98/100 for performance; Pixel 9 Pro scores 95/100.
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