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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | Android 11 |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| User Interface | ColorOS 11.1 Lite |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | System Booster, Night Charging Protection |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop notch |
| Features | All-day 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 | ~83.0% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Up to 5x digital zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 13MP (f/2.2, 26mm wide, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF) |
| Aperture | f/2.2 (wide) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 13 MP (wide) |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup |
| Shooting Modes | Night Mode, Expert, Portrait, Time-lapse, Panorama, Sticker |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Backlit HDR, Dazzle Color Mode, Filters |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | 5MP (f/2.4, 27mm wide, 1/5.0", 1.12µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.4 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 5 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Selfie Filters, Front Screen Flash, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Width | 75.4 mm |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Blue, White |
| Height | 164.0 mm |
| Weight | 175 grams |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Thickness | 7.85 mm |
| Ruggedness | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front protection |
| Waterproof | Splash resistant (IPX4) |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4230 mAh non-removable |
| USB Type | Micro-USB 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 1 TB) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB / 64 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Micro-USB 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 card slot) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| SAR Value | 0.78 W/kg (head), 0.95 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 | None |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Finger Sensor Position | None |
| 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 | Slim 7.85mm body weighing 175g, IPX4 splash resistance, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, All-day Eye Care HD+ screen, Expandable storage up to 1TB |
The Oppo A16e is crafted as an accessible, pocket-friendly daily companion prioritizing sleek ergonomics and everyday essential functions. At just 7.85mm thick and 175 grams, it is noticeably slimmer and lighter than typical budget competitors, featuring curved 3D edges and IPX4 splash resistance. The front is fitted with a 6.52-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) IPS LCD screen safeguarded by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, featuring All-day Eye Care technology that dynamically adjusts screen brightness to minimize eye fatigue. Inside, it runs on MediaTek's 12nm Helio P22 octa-core processor combined with up to 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 64GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB using its dedicated microSDXC slot. Imaging is handled by a straightforward 13MP single rear camera with PDAF and Backlit HDR, alongside a 5MP selfie camera resting in the waterdrop notch. Fueled by a 4230 mAh battery with AI Night Charging protection, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-band Wi-Fi, and ColorOS 11.1 Lite, the Oppo A16e serves as a dependable starter smartphone for casual multimedia and communication.
