OnePlus 16 vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
OnePlus 16
Price coming soon
5category wins
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Price coming soon
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
OnePlus 16
Bigger battery
OnePlus 16
Faster charging
OnePlus 16
Higher-resolution camera
OnePlus 16
Better display
OnePlus 16
Lighter body
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.78 | 6.77 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2772 | 2392 |
| Resolution Width | 1272 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 185 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 | 1300 |
| PPI | 450 | 387 |
| Glass Type | Crystal Shield Glass | Crystal Shield Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 90.8 | 89.7 |
| Other | Ultra HDR image support | — |
Platform
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) | Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Dimensity 9400e |
| Process (nm) | 2 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | OxygenOS 17 | ColorOS 15 |
| OS Version | 17 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
OnePlus 16 +94%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
OnePlus 16 +72%AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 +106%| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 4,327 | 2,233 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 12,873 | 7,478 |
| AnTuTu | 5,195,978 | 2,518,801 |
Memory
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision, LUT | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Laser focus, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, LUT preview | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 73mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2, 16mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2, 18mm, (ultrawide) | 16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 9000 | 7100 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 80 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Crystal Shield Glass), aluminum frame, glass back (Crystal Shield Glass) or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.4 | 163.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Other | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) | — |
| Weight (g) | 217 | 200 |
| Width (mm) | 76.7 | 76 |
Launch
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, October 12 | 2025, May 27 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, October 31 | Available. Released 2025, May 27 |
Network
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 98 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | — |
Features
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro (UAV-grade), compass, barometer (exc. China) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both OnePlus 16 and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
OnePlus 16 packs a 9000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
OnePlus 16 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
OnePlus 16 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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