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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 17 Jul 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 12 / ColorOS 12.1) |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| User Interface | ColorOS 11.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | System Booster, AI Optimized Overnight Charging |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop notch |
| Features | AI Eye-care, Sunlight Screen, Moonlight Screen |
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.52 inches (102.6 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 ratio |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive touchscreen, Multi-touch, 60Hz touch sampling rate |
| Pixel Density | ~269 ppi density |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~82.9% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Up to 5x digital zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 13MP (f/2.2, 26mm wide, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF) + 2MP Macro (f/2.4) + 2MP Depth (f/2.4) |
| Aperture | f/2.2 (wide), f/2.4 (macro), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) |
| Camera Setup | AI Triple Camera Setup |
| Shooting Modes | Portrait, Night Mode, Macro, Panorama, Time-lapse, Expert Mode |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Dazzle Color Mode, Filters, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | 8MP (f/2.0, wide, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.0 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 8 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Selfie Filters, Screen Flash, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Width | 75.6 mm |
| Colors | Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black |
| Height | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm |
| Ruggedness | Corning Gorilla Glass front protection |
| Waterproof | Splash resistant (IPX4) |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh non-removable |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Placement | Internal (Non-removable) |
| Battery Type | Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 10W Charging (5V/2A) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | Dedicated microSDXC card slot (up to 256 GB) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB / 64 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Yes |
| GPRS | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM |
| SIM Slot | Triple Slot (Dual Nano-SIM + dedicated microSD slot) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| SAR Value | 0.77 W/kg (head), 0.97 W/kg (body) |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Geomagnetic sensor |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Virtual Gyroscope |
| Face Unlock | Yes (AI Face Unlock) |
| Light Sensor | Ambient light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Touch sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes (Capacitive physical sensor) |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p at 30fps playback, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (Mono speaker) |
| Audio Features | Dirac Sound, active noise cancellation microphone |
| More | |
| Made By | Oppo |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 5000 mAh long-lasting battery, AI Eye-care display, IPX4 splash resistance, Triple card slot |
The Oppo A16 is an entry-level smartphone designed to deliver reliable everyday performance and extended battery life. Featuring a 3D curved-edge body that measures 8.4mm thick and weighs 190 grams, it provides a comfortable, ergonomic hand grip alongside IPX4 splash resistance. The front is fitted with a 6.52-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) IPS LCD screen with AI Eye-Care technology that adjusts brightness according to ambient lighting. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 processor combined with up to 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage, with storage expansion supported up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. For photography, the Oppo A16 offers an AI triple rear camera configuration consisting of a 13MP main sensor with PDAF, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor, coupled with an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The device is backed by a large 5000 mAh battery with AI Optimized Overnight Charging, a fast side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and ColorOS based on Android.
