Oppo A16
#3461
TCL 20 XE
#3456Category Breakdown
Oppo A16
TCL 20 XE
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
58.458.4
Summary
- The Oppo A16 and TCL 20 XE both feature a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the A16 offers slightly higher brightness at 480 nits compared to the 450 nits of the TCL.
- In terms of performance, the A16 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, while the TCL utilizes the Helio P22, with the A16's CPU clocked higher at 2.3 GHz versus the TCL's 2.0 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the A16 includes a macro and depth sensor, whereas the TCL has an autofocus feature.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the TCL supports 18W charging, which is absent in the A16.
- Both run on Android 11, but the A16 features ColorOS 12, while the TCL uses TCL UI 3.0, which may affect user experience.
- Build-wise, the A16 is slightly lighter and slimmer than the TCL, contributing to a marginally better feel in hand.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A16
TCL 20 XE
General
Release Date
2021, July 17
2021
Announced
2021, July 17
2021
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, AF2 MP (depth)2 MP (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
164.6 x 75 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Moonlight Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat13 300/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Android 11, TCL UI 3.0
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Android 11, TCL UI 3.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes