OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 16: 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 12
OnePlus 16
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 169598
- CameraOnePlus 169192
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryOnePlus 169098
- DisplayOnePlus 169095
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueOnePlus 166885
- OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery9,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh
- 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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
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 5,400 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP).
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 9,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus 12 or OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). BeastScore: OnePlus 12 89.3/100, OnePlus 16 94.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 16?
OnePlus 12 has a 6.82-inch display and 5400 mAh battery. OnePlus 16 has a display and 9000 mAh battery.
How do OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 16 compare for speed?
OnePlus 12 scores 95/100 for performance; OnePlus 16 scores 98/100.
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