With that in mind, Android 16's sacrificial blast would have needed to obliterate Cell's core to make his destruction complete. However, important to note is that when Android 16 restrained Cell and announced his plans, Cell was visibly scared that the android's plan actually stood a chance of succeeding.

Can 16 beat a Cell?

Android 16 battled Cell but was defeated. At the Cell Games, 16 interfered with Gohan and Cell's battle, and was subsequently destroyed. ... Angered by what Cell had done, Gohan became more powerful than ever. After a grueling battle, Gohan finally killed the villain.

Can Android 16 Absorb Cell?

In the arcade game Dragon Ball Heroes, Super 17 can absorb Android 16, Cell or Android 18 to increase his power. ... In Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission, he instead absorbs Android 19 to attain his Android Absorbed form.