Is Android 16 Stronger Than Imperfect Cell?

Assuredly more powerful than 17 and 18, Android 16 is canonically superior to Android 13, and is apparently near the same power level of Imperfect Cell, who he manages to defeat. Unfortunately, despite his superior strength, Cell would eventually get the upperhand after transforming, decapitating 16.

Are imperfect cells stronger than androids?

Cell possessed the ability to become stronger by absorbing people. When he first appeared he was weaker than the Androids. After absorbing enough people he became stronger.

Is Android 17 stronger than imperfect cell?

Implying imperfect cell got a major power boost from absorbing those humans. clearly this cell is superior to 17. However, the fight between 17 and piccolo seems fairly even. With 17 edging out a slight advantage due to his infinite energy.