Oppo A16 Reviews: The Full Specifications

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The Oppo A16 is one of the top designs from the Oppo Smartphone series, launched on July 16, 2021.

The Oppo A16 is a dual SIM mobile phone powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 processor and runs on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11.

The Oppo A16 has an impressive design, with fantastic triple cameras and a single front camera for selfies.

Does the Oppo A16 have a side fingerprint? Yes, choosing the Oppo A16 smartphone gives you maximum security, just like the Oppo A16k as it comes with a face-unlock scanner and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner button, which still serves as the power button.

The Oppo A16 is an interesting smartphone for lightweight users. Stay tuned as we continue to elaborate on its amazing features.

Oppo A16

KEY SPECS

Processor:    MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)

Display:         6.52-inch ( LCD)

Battery:         5000mAh

Camera:        13 MP Rear & 8 MP Selfie

Design and Build Quality

The Oppo A16 comes in two colors: pearl blue, which beautifully combines shiny pearls with blue, and crystal black, which has a glossy black elegance under lights with a frosted matte texture hidden underneath.

Oppo A16

This smartphone has a triple camera: an 80° wide-angle, autofocus-enabled, 13 MP camera, a 2 MP depth camera, and a 2 MP macro camera. The phone has a triple-camera system with cutting-edge AI.

The Oppo A16 has a super nighttime standby mode that reduces evening power consumption by 1.21%, a super power-saving mode, and 1.84 hours of call time.

If you unbox the Oppo A16, you will find an earphone, USB cable, charger, SIM ejector tool, protective case, and a quick start guide.

Is the OPPO A16 waterproof? Yes

Display

The Oppo A16 has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), a screen ratio of 88.7%, a contrast ratio of 71%, and a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

The phone’s display is bright and colorful. The phone is resistant to minor scratches and drops and protected by sheet material (PC and PMMA).

According to the company, in simulated tests of Super Nighttime Standby Mode, from 23:00 to 07:00, the Always-On Display only consumed about 1.21% of the battery over 8 hours.

Performance and Battery Life of Oppo A16k

The Oppo A16 has a MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 processor capable of good performance and battery life. It has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage and supports external memory.

The phone has a CPU speed of up to 2.3 GHz and can perform smoothly and quickly. The Oppo A16’s battery life is typically 5000 mAh, charged via a USB Type C port.

Camera

How many cameras does the Oppo A16 have?

Oppo A16

 The OPPO A16 has three cameras: a rear camera with 13 MP, 2 MP (macro), and 2 MP (depth). The front camera is 8 MP. The phone’s camera performance is decent for the price, and it can capture good-quality photos in different shooting modes and takes 13 MP images by default.

 Video

Oppo A16 has a rear camera of up to 1080P@30 fps and 720P@30 fps, supports up to 5x video zoom, and retouched video can only be 720P.

User Interface (UI) and Software

Look at the user interface; the customization options are fascinating. The phone is friendly and easy to navigate.

The Oppo A16 runs on the ColorOS 11.1 operating system, based on Android 11. It has lots of

The Oppo A16 has an in-built system booster that reduces lag by 18%. It has a large storage capacity, gets better and faster downloads, has optimized processing, has app crash prevention, and lots more.

Connectivity and Network

The Oppo A16 came with dual-SIM support (a nano-SIM card). The network’s performance provides stable and fast connectivity.

Value for Money: Oppo A16 Mobile Price

The Oppo A16 is very affordable. It offers good value for money, considering its features and specifications.

How much is the Oppo A16 in naira?

You can get it in many online stores in Nigeria, like Jumia; the Oppo A16 4 64 black, 6.52″, (64GB +4GB RAM), 5000mAh, is sold between N62,000 and N75, 000.00

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • Sleek and Slim Design
  • Smooth and fast performance
  • Decent battery life
  • Good connectivity options

Cons:

  • Low-resolution display
  • Average camera performance

Oppo A16 4GB RAM Full Specifications

BASIC Information
BrandOppo
ModelA16 4GB RAM
Release Date16th July 2021
BODY
Dimensions163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)
ColorsPearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Body MaterialSheet material (PC + PMMA)
SIMsDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water & Dust
DISPLAY
Size6.52 inches
TypeIPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolutions720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio
PPI269 ppi density
Multi touchYes
Protection
NETWORKS
3GHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
5GNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
GPRSYes
EDGEYes
CAMERA
Rear Triple13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Videos1080p@30fps
Front8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
HDR
1080p@30fps
HARDWARE
OSAndroid 11, ColorOS 11.1
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
RAM4GB
Storage64GB
Card SlotmicroSDXC
BATTERY
TypeLi-Po
Capacity5000 mAh
RemovableNon-Removable
Fast ChargerFast Charger 10W
Wireless ChargeNo
Others
Sound3.5mm Audio Jack, MP3, Cancelled Noise
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, and compass
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, and QZSS
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFCYes
OPPO A16 SPECS

Conclusion

The Oppo A16 is a beautiful budget Smartphone that offers good value for your money. The body is made of Corning Glass 3 (GG3) with an LCD panel, 16.55cm in size, has a thickness of 7.9mm, and weighs around 175g.

The Oppo A16 has a CPU speed of up to 2.3 GHz and a battery life of 5000 mAh, which makes it perform smoothly. It is recommended you take into consideration the configuration that suits your needs before making a purchase.

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