Head to head

OnePlus N6x vs Samsung Galaxy M16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The OnePlus N6x still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 53,999 against PKR 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M16 takes it by 6.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy M16 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging OnePlus N6x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy M16 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Samsung Galaxy M16 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy M16 costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • OnePlus N6x packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Samsung Galaxy M16 charges 10W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy M16 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy M16 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy M16 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Samsung Galaxy M16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the OnePlus N6x if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M16 if…

you care most about camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus N6x Samsung Galaxy M16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 PKR 53,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 4, 2026 February 2025
Dimensions 166.5 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight 219 g 191 g Better
Water resistance IP64 (dust and water resistance) IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant).
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 720 × 1570 pixels 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to approximately 900 nits Super AMOLED 90Hz 16 million colors
Protection Panda MN228 glass Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 + 6 × Cortex-A55 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 16 OxygenOS 16 Android 15 with One UI 7 (launch software varies slightly by region)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB LPDDR4X 4GB / 6GB / 8GB Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Storage: Up to 2TB) microSD card support up to 1.5TB (Hybrid slot).
Camera
Main camera 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-View Video, AI photography features 50 MP (Wide, AF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR Better
Selfie camera 5 MP, f/2.2 13 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W wired 5W wired reverse charging OnePlus claims up to 2.5 days of use 25W Fast Charging (wired) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Light Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope (Virtual) Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, OnePlus N6x or Samsung Galaxy M16?

Samsung Galaxy M16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. OnePlus N6x can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of OnePlus N6x and Samsung Galaxy M16 in Pakistan?

OnePlus N6x is listed at PKR 54,999 and Samsung Galaxy M16 at PKR 53,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M16 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, OnePlus N6x or Samsung Galaxy M16?

Samsung Galaxy M16 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus N6x uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy M16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus N6x or Samsung Galaxy M16?

OnePlus N6x leads on battery. OnePlus N6x carries a 7000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 25W wired charging respectively.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.