Oppo A59 (2016)
The Oppo A59 (2016) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 154.5 x 76 x 7.4 mm (6.08 x 2.99 x 0.29 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 160g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,075 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, June. Released 2016, June
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), ColorOS 3
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,075 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3075 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
160g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
154.5 x 76 x 7.4 mm (6.08 x 2.99 x 0.29 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Oppo A59 (2016) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the Oppo A59 (2016) does not have NFC.
Yes, the Oppo A59 (2016) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Oppo A59 (2016) supports dual SIM (Hybrid Dual SIM).
Yes, the Oppo A59 (2016) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Oppo A59 (2016) ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), ColorOS 3.
The Oppo A59 (2016) uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Oppo A59 (2016) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot.
The Oppo A59 (2016) has 4.1, A2DP.
