Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus 15R vs OnePlus 16 5G
Comparison between OnePlus 15R and OnePlus 16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus 16 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus 15R, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,600 nits
- against 2,000 nits
- Weight
- 213 g
- against 220 g
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
OnePlus 16 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 7,400 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 165 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 829 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,981,677 | 5,633,288 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,600 | 4,327 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,800 | 12,873 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core: 2×5.01 GHz Prime + 3×4.03 GHz Performance + 3×3.74 GHz Performance |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 5,016 | — |
Design
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Purple | Black, Silver, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 213 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 2 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 45 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,400 mAh | 9,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 77 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,300 | — |
Display
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,600 nits Best value | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,272 px | 1,272 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,772 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 450 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 520 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, 2,592Hz PWM, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, HDR10 | Crystal Shield Glass, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Ultra HDR |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89, 5G NR n91, 5G NR n92, 5G NR n93, 5G NR n94, 5G NR n95, 5G NR n98 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, DLNA, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, 3.5 mm Audio Jack | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 15R | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2769, CPH2767 | — |
