OnePlus Ace 5 vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare OnePlus Ace 5 vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6415mAh vs 6100mAh…
OnePlus
OnePlus Ace 5
$419
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
13categories won
5 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the OnePlus Ace 5, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the OnePlus Ace 5 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
OnePlus Ace 5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $419 vs $1049.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
OnePlus Ace 5 vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,180,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6980 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,415 mAhWinner | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Build | Metal frame, ceramic and frosted glass back, Crystal Shield Glass front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $419Winner | $1,049 |
OnePlus Ace 5
The OnePlus Ace 5 is an absolute performance flagship killer, pairing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon with a massive 6,415mAh silicon-carbon battery, a blinding 4,500 nits 8T LTPO display, 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, and the signature three-stage Alert Slider.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,415mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh