Category Breakdown
Oppo A12s
Oppo A16K
Performance
67.568.1
Camera
28.428.4
Display
70.669.8
Battery
29.729.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
53.355.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.246.3
Summary
- The Oppo A12s features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Oppo A16K has a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a marginally better pixel density.
- Both phones are powered by MediaTek chipsets, with the A12s using the Helio P35 and the A16K utilizing the Helio G35, providing similar performance levels.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both models featuring a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4230 mAh, and both support 10W charging.
- In terms of software, the A12s runs on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.1, while the A16K is equipped with a more recent Android 11 and ColorOS 11.1, enhancing the overall software experience.
- The A12s is slightly lighter at 165g compared to the A16K's 175g, and both have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A12s
Oppo A16K
General
Release Date
2020, July 14
2021, November 08
Announced
2020, July 14
2021, November 08
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm (6.14 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Deep Blue, Flowing Silver
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

