Coolpad C16s
#2834
Coolpad Cool 40i
#2832Category Breakdown
Coolpad C16s
Coolpad Cool 40i
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
66.866.8
Overall
59.959.9
Summary
- The Coolpad C16s features a larger 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Coolpad Cool 40i has a slightly smaller 6.56-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the C16s is powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, whereas the Cool 40i utilizes the Helio G37, with the latter having a marginally higher CPU clock speed.
- Both devices sport a 50 MP rear camera, but the Cool 40i offers PDAF and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the C16s lacks these features.
- The C16s has a larger 5000mAh battery compared to the 4500mAh in the Cool 40i, both supporting 10W charging.
- Both phones run on Android 14, but the Cool 40i includes CoolOS for a customized software experience.
- In terms of build, the C16s is slightly heavier at 215g and larger in dimensions compared to the 202g Cool 40i, which is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Coolpad C16s
Coolpad Cool 40i
General
Release Date
2024
2024
Announced
2024
2024
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.75"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)XX MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF0.3 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.9 x 77.9 x 8.7 mm (6.61 x 3.07 x 0.34 in)
166.2 x 77 x 8.3 mm (6.54 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
215 g
202 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Woodland Green, Sunset Orange
Phantom Black, Glacier Blue, Lite Pink, Ivory White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Yes
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 14, CoolOS
OS Version
Android 14
Android 14, CoolOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Unspecified