Head to head

iPhone 16 vs OnePlus Open

OnePlus Open leads 13 to 2 on the 15 rankable specs, but iPhone 16 costs $900 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Weight: iPhone 16 lists 170 g (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists 239 g (8.43 oz) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).
Size: iPhone 16 lists 6.1 inches (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists 7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).
Chipset: iPhone 16 lists Apple A18 (3 nm) (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).
RAM: iPhone 16 lists 8 GB (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists 16 GB LPDDR5X (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).
Max optical zoom: iPhone 16 lists 2x optical quality crop (10x digital) (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02); OnePlus Open lists 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom) (OnePlus sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your phone.

Your devices

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Straight answer

Overall: 2 to 13

Buy the OnePlus Open.

Leads 13 of 15 rankable overall specs; iPhone 16 takes 2.
Size: 7.82 inches unfolded vs 6.1 inches
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB
iPhone 16 is $900 cheaper. Pay the difference only if size matters to you.

Check first: the OnePlus Open has under 5 years of OS updates. the OnePlus Open is not IP68. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

2 iPhone 1615 rankable of 48 specsOnePlus Open 13

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No stylusrow
No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Trips:iPhone 16 · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
No headphone jackrow
Wired headphones need a USB-C dongle.
Trips:iPhone 16 · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
No charger in the boxrow
Budget another $20 to $40 for a fast charger.
Trips:iPhone 16 · NoClear:OnePlus Open · Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter includ…
60 Hz screenrow
Scrolling looks noticeably less smooth than a 120 Hz rival.
Trips:iPhone 16 · 60 HzClear:OnePlus Open · 120 Hz
Under 5 years of OS updatesrow
Security patches stop sooner and resale value falls faster.
Clear:iPhone 16 · Typically 6+ years of major iOS versionsTrips:OnePlus Open · 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years se…
Not IP68row
Less dust and water protection than an IP68 rival.
Clear:iPhone 16 · IP68 (6 m / 30 min)Trips:OnePlus Open · IPX4 splash resistant
No microSD slotrow
Storage is fixed at what you buy.
Trips:iPhone 16 · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

6 of 6 differ

Weight

Apple

170 g

OnePlus

239 g (8.43 oz)

Size

Apple

6.1 inches

OnePlus

7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded)

Chipset≠

Apple

Apple A18 (3 nm)

OnePlus

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)

RAM

Apple

8 GB

OnePlus

16 GB LPDDR5X

Max optical zoom

Apple

2x optical quality crop (10x digital)

OnePlus

3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom)

Capacity

Apple

3,561 mAh

OnePlus

4,805 mAh

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

iPhone 16

Upfront list price$799

Essential add-ons (20W USB-C charging brick (no charger in box))+$29

3-Year Estimated Total$828

OnePlus Open

Upfront list price$1,699

3-Year Estimated Total$1,699

Pocket, Palm & Desk Usability Check

One-handed reachability, pocket weight, and table wobble when typing without a case.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

One-Handed Palm Reach

Widths under 72mm allow thumb access to opposite screen edges without shifting grip.

Apple

6.1" display with 71.6mm width (easy one-handed thumb reach)

OnePlus

Standard smartphone width

Desk Typing Table Wobble

Horizontal visor cameras sit flat on desks without annoying rocking while typing.

Apple

Vertical pill camera bump causes minor tilt on flat surfaces

OnePlus

Corner camera bump causes minor wobble

Pocket Weight & Heft

Apple

170g (featherweight in pocket)

OnePlus

Standard phone weight

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Apple: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

OnePlus: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

iPhone 16$7992 wins

OnePlus Open$1,69913 wins

Body Display Platform Memory Rear camera Front camera Battery & charging Audio Connectivity Features

43 of 48 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Body

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Body specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
Dimensions	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm	Unfolded: 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm / Folded: 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm
Weight	170 g (wins this row: lower)	239 g (8.43 oz)
Build	Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back, aluminum frame	Aerospace-grade titanium alloy, carbon fiber hinge, glass or vegan leather back
Water / dust rating	IP68 (6 m / 30 min)	IPX4 splash resistant
Colors	Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine	Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black
Stylus	No	No

Display

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Display specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
Type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Main: 7.82" Flexi-fluid LTPO3 AMOLED / Cover: 6.31" LTPO3 Super Fluid AMOLED
Size	6.1 inches	7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded) (wins this row: higher)
Resolution	1179 × 2556	Main: 2440 × 2268 (426 ppi) / Cover: 2484 × 1116 (431 ppi) (wins this row: higher)
Pixel density	~460 ppi (wins this row: higher)	426 ppi main / 431 ppi cover
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO3 on both displays) (wins this row: higher)
Peak brightness	2,000 nits outdoor / 1,000 nits typical	2,800 nits peak on both displays / 1,400 nits HBM (wins this row: higher)
HDR	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Protection	Latest-generation Ceramic Shield	Ultra Thin Glass (main) / Ceramic Guard (cover)
Always-on display	No	Yes (wins this row: has it)

Platform

5 differences

Platform specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
Operating system	iOS 18	OxygenOS 14 (Android 14)
Software support	Typically 6+ years of major iOS versions	4 major Android OS updates & 5 years security patches
Chipset	Apple A18 (3 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU	6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)	8-core (1× Cortex-X3 + 4× Cortex-A715/A710 + 3× Cortex-A510)
GPU	5-core Apple GPU	Adreno 740

Memory

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Memory specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
RAM	8 GB	16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher)
Storage	128 GB NVMe	512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher)
Storage options	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB	512 GB
microSD	No	No

Rear camera

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Rear camera specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
Main	48 MP Fusion, f/1.6, 26 mm, sensor-shift OIS, 2x in-sensor zoom	48 MP Sony LYT-T808 (f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.43", OIS)
Ultrawide	12 MP with Macro photography, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°	48 MP (f/2.2, 14mm, 114° FOV, 3.5cm macro) (wins this row: higher)
Telephoto	None (2x optical-quality crop from main sensor)	64 MP OmniVision periscope (f/2.6, 70mm, 3x optical, 6x in-sensor, OIS)
Max optical zoom	2x optical quality crop (10x digital)	3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom) (wins this row: higher)
Stabilization	Sensor-shift OIS on main camera	OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto
Video	4K 24/25/30/60 fps Dolby Vision, Spatial video capture	4K at 30/60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 30fps

Front camera

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Front camera specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
Selfie camera	12 MP TrueDepth with autofocus, f/1.9	Inner: 20 MP / Cover: 32 MP (both 4K video capable) (wins this row: higher)
Selfie video	4K 60 fps Dolby Vision	4K at 30 fps (cover and inner cameras)

Battery & charging

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Battery & charging specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
Capacity	3,561 mAh	4,805 mAh (wins this row: higher)
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet	~20–25 W USB-C	67W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in ~42 mins) (wins this row: higher)
Wireless charging	MagSafe up to 25 W, Qi2	No
Reverse wireless	No	No
Charger in box	No	Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter included in US) (wins this row: has it)

Audio

1 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
Speakers	Stereo speakers	Spatial Audio triple Reality speakers with Dolby Atmos
Headphone jack	No	No

Connectivity

5 differences

Connectivity specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
Cellular	5G (sub-6 + mmWave)	5G (sub-6 GHz)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be ready)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
NFC	Yes (Apple Pay)	Yes
USB	USB-C 2.0 (480 Mbps)	USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out)
SIM	eSIM (US) / nano-SIM + eSIM	Dual Nano-SIM (or 1 SIM + eSIM)

Features

3 differences

Features specifications. Middle column is iPhone 16, right column is OnePlus Open.
Biometrics	Face ID	Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock
Extra controls	Action Button, Camera Control	Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent)
Standout features	Dynamic Island, Apple Intelligence, Spatial audio and video capture	Open Canvas split-screen multitasking, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Alert Slider, 67W fast charging

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

iPhone 16 source OnePlus Open source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

iPhone 16

Standard flagship featuring A18 chip, Camera Control button, Action button, and 48MP Fusion camera.

Powerful Apple A18 processor built for Apple Intelligence
Camera Control button and Action button included on standard tier
Vibrant saturated color-infused back glass designs

What you give up

Display still restricted to 60Hz refresh rate
No dedicated optical telephoto camera lens

Full iPhone 16 specs →

Pick this one if

OnePlus Open

Flagship book-style foldable featuring dual 120Hz LTPO 3.0 displays, Hasselblad camera system, and Open Canvas multitasking.

Best-in-class Open Canvas multitasking software
Near-invisible crease and lightweight thin foldable design
High-tier Hasselblad triple camera array with 3x periscope

What you give up

No wireless charging support
IPX4 water resistance rating is splash-only

Full OnePlus Open specs →

Best for each use

Photos

Camera first: zoom reach, sensors, stabilisation and video

For photos, buy the OnePlus Open.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable photos specs.
Max optical zoom: 3x optical zoom vs 2x optical quality crop
Ultrawide: 48 MP vs 12 MP with Macro photography, f/2.2, 13 mm,…
iPhone 16 is $900 cheaper. Pay the difference only if max optical zoom matters to you.

Battery & updates

All-day battery, fast top-ups and years of software support

For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus Open.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable battery & updates specs.
Capacity: 4,805 mAh vs 3,561 mAh
Wired charging: 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging vs ~20–25 W USB-C
iPhone 16 is $900 cheaper. Pay the difference only if capacity matters to you.

Games & video

Games and streaming: chip, refresh rate, brightness, speakers

For games & video, buy the OnePlus Open.

Leads 4 of 4 rankable games & video specs.
RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB
Size: 7.82 inches unfolded vs 6.1 inches
iPhone 16 is $900 cheaper. Pay the difference only if ram matters to you.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

iPhone 16 spec sheet OnePlus Open spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: iPhone 16 ↗ · OnePlus Open ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the iPhone 16 or the OnePlus Open?

iPhone 16 costs $900 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the iPhone 16 or OnePlus Open?

Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.

Which is better for photos, the iPhone 16 or the OnePlus Open?

For photos, buy the OnePlus Open. Leads 3 of 3 rankable photos specs. Max optical zoom: 3x optical zoom vs 2x optical quality crop

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 33 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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