Oppo A16

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Oppo A16
75%Spec Score
₹ 12,990
₹ 15,990
19% Off
4 GB + 64 GB

Display

6.5 inches

Processor

Mediatek Helio P35

Front Camera

8 MP Camera

Primary Camera

48 MP (f/2.2

Oppo A16 Expert Verdict

3.8
A budget phone that tries to reach the flagship phones

Oppo has yet again stepped into the market with a phone that cannot exactly be classified into a budget phone but is not a flagship phone either. The Oppo A16 has some very good features under its belt but a few serious drawbacks too.

Design and Display

Oppo A16 have a screen size of 6.5 inches and weighing approximately 177 g. This mobile runs on Android v11 and has a decent resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It has dimension 163.78 mm X 75.62 mm X 9.7 mm.

Performance

Oppo A16 packs Mediatek Helio P35 processor and it has 2.3?GHz CPU and PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

Camera

In terms of camera, this model comes with rear camera of 48 MP (f/2.2 and front camera of 8 (f/2.2) MP Camera. Other camera features include HDR, Panorama, gyro-EIS

Network and connectivity

In connectivity, this model included Call Records, Card Slot, Messaging, Phonebook, FM Radio, Games, Speakers, Edge, GPRS, 2G, 4G, 5G, Face Unlock. Different network support available for the 3g: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz.

Other Features

Sensors included in Oppo A16 are: Accelerometer, Proximity.

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Oppo A16 colors

  • Crystal Black
  • Pearl Blue
  • Royal Gold

Oppo A16 Price in India

DetailsPriceStorageRAM
Oppo A16 (4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM) ₹ 12,99064 GB4 GB

Oppo A16 Detailed Review

Performance

The Oppo A16 packs inside a MediaTek Helio G35 which is a very basic SoC. The SoC is best suited for day to day tasks and is not exactly suitable for gaming. The Helio G35 SoC has a maximum clock speeds of up to 2.3 GHz. Paired with the MediaTek Helio G35 you get 4 GB of RAM which is the main reason that the G35 cannot run in a super smooth manner. If gaming is kept aside other tasks like social media browsing and casual surfing can be easily handled by the G35 on the Oppo A16. But the average user looking for a phone in the price segment of the Oppo A16 does not require a phone that runs like a cheetah. There are no visible crashes or lags but the phone does feel a bit slow given the G35 SoC can leverage only 4 GB of RAM. The GPU details are handled by the IMG PowerVR GE8320.

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Summary

All in all, the Oppo A16 performs well enough for a day to day user.

Display

This is one segment where Oppo has done a very below average job. There are a lot of drawbacks to the display and it really puts into question if the display was given enough design thought. For one, the Oppo A16 does not have any of the fancy AMOLED or OLED screen you would expect. It has a 6.52 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The display resolution is underwhelming considering that in its class, there are competitors that offer 1080p to 1440p of resolution. Another disappointing aspect of the display is the very low pixel density that it has. The Oppo A16 has a pixel density of mere 270 pixels per inch. The screen also has a low body to screen ratio at only 88.7%. The display claims to be designed for gaming but has a refresh rate of only 60 Hz. A standout feature of the display is that it comes with an HD+ resolution that also offers eye care and protection from blue light.

Summary

To sum up, the display is underwhelming and a better job could have been done on it.

Battery

The battery pack on the Oppo A16 is the only segment that just stands an inch above the competition. The Oppo A16 packs a 5000mAh battery which is average sized but better optimized. Though the phone is not exactly built to game, even gaming and lots of casual browsing can be easily handled by the Oppo A16. The battery life is exceptional and for a casual user it should last them the entire day without any issues. Charging you phone overnight is something everyone does and surprisingly, the Oppo A16 comes prepared for it. The Oppo A16 comes with an Optimized Night Charge AI that prevents the phone from overcharging and keeps the battery temperature to a minimum.

Summary

The battery on the Oppo A16 is nicely sized and also has a good amount of safety features.

Camera

The Oppo A16 is a budget attempt made by Oppo to give a decent phone camera. The camera comprises of a 13 MP main snapper, a 2 MP macro sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor completing a mediocre triple camera setup. There are a few decent technologies included with the AI triple camera. Daylight photography is average and only enhanced using the Dazzle mode or the Bokeh filters. Other than that, there is no dedicated technology for night photography and thus night clicks are not something you would want to show off. The front camera is an 8 MP lens that comes with AI beautification but its raw 8 MP strength is too underwhelming to give proper picture reproduction.

Summary

The photography department is not something that the Oppo A16 can stand proud on and clearly requires a lot of improvement.

Design

The Oppo A16 comes with a glossy finish at the rear with three color options but is also prone to smudges and scratches. The Oppo A16 is a bit on the heavier side with the phone weighing in at 190g. The buttons on the Oppo A16 have been tested stringently for their long life. The Oppo A16 completes its rear look with a camera housing in glass black and the front look with a water drop notch display. On first glance it does not look like the Oppo A16 is a budget phone.

Summary

The Oppo A16 has a very premium look and feel for a budget phone.

A budget phone that tries to reach the flagship phones

  • Octa core CPU

    for powerful parallel processing.

  • AI enhanced camera

    with powerful Dazzle mood and Bokeh filters.

  • 5000 mAh battery

    that lasts a long time through out the day.

Oppo A16 Specifications

GENERAL

ColoursFluid Black, Cosmo Blue, Silver
Custom UIColorOS
Device typeSmartphone
Operating SystemAndroid v11
SimDual SIM

DESIGN

Height163.78 mm
Thickness9.7 mm
Weight177 g
Width75.62 mm

DISPLAY

Aspect Ratio20:09
Bezel Less DisplayWater Drop Notch
Form FactorTouch
Pixel Density270 ppi
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels
Screen size6.5 inches
TechnologyIPS LCD
TouchscreenCapacitive Touchscreen
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PERFORMANCE

ChipsetMediatek Helio P35
CPU2.3?GHz, Octa Core Processor
GPUPowerVR GE8320

STORAGE

Call RecordsYes
Card SlotYes
MessagingYes
PhonebookYes

CAMERA

Camera FeaturesHDR, Panorama, gyro-EIS
Front Camera8 (f/2.2) MP Camera
Primary camera48 MP (f/2.2
Video Recording1080p
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MULTIMEDIA

Audio JackYes, 3.5mm
Audio PlayerMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
FM RadioYes
GamesYes
SpeakersYes
Video PlayerMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
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BATTERY

CapacityNon-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetoothv5.0, A2DP, LE
BrowserHTLM5
EdgeYes
GPRSYes
GPS Facilitywith A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
USBmicroUSB v2.0
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
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NETWORK SUPPORT

2GYes
3GHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
4GYes
5GYes

MORE FEATURES

Face UnlockYes
Fingerprint SensorYes, Rear
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity
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Oppo A16 FAQs in India

Q. What is the price of Oppo A16 in India?

The price of Oppo A16 in India is: ₹ 8,999.

Q. What's the dimension of Oppo A16?

The Dimension of Oppo A16 is 163.78 mm X 75.62 mm X 9.7 mm.

Q. What are the Camera Specs of Oppo A16?

The Camera Specs of Oppo A16 in India are: rear camera of 48 MP (f/2.2 and front camera of 8 (f/2.2) MP Camera.

Q. What is the display size of Oppo A16?

The display size of Oppo A16 is 6.5 inches. Check more specification of Oppo A16 on GizNext.

Q. Which chipset/processor is used in Oppo A16?

Oppo A16 is powered by a Mediatek Helio P35 chipset and it runs on Android v11.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Oppo A16?

As of March 2024, the top competitors of this model are Xiaomi Redmi 9, Realme C33, OPPO A15, Infinix Hot 10, Realme C3.