Oppo A16

Name: Oppo A16
Brand: Oppo

The Oppo A16 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).

2021 · Lower-mid-range · Android 11

Overall

B+

Performance

Display

Battery

Camera

Software

B+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.52" · 163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)

ChipsetMediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)

RAM3GB | 4GB

Storage256GB | 32GB | 64GB

Main Camera13 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day

✓6.52" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2021, July 17

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12

RAM

3GB | 4GB

Apps may reload frequently

Storage

256GB | 32GB | 64GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.52"

Resolution

720×1600

Sharpness

269 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

13 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Multi-Camera Setup

13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

8 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Features

HDR

🔋 Battery

Capacity

5,000 mAh

Solid day-to-day battery life

Type

Li-Po 5000 mAh

📱 Design & Build

Weight

190g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

NFC

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Oppo A16 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

No, the Oppo A16 does not have NFC.

Yes, the Oppo A16 supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The Oppo A16 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the Oppo A16 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Oppo A16 ships with Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12.

The Oppo A16 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The Oppo A16 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Oppo A16 has 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX.

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