Oppo A16
#3293
TCL 306
#3361Category Breakdown
Oppo A16
TCL 306
Performance
68.264.9
Camera
28.428.4
Display
69.870.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
16.20.2
Connectivity
57.063.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.341.7
Summary
- The Oppo A16 and TCL 306 both feature a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the A16 offers slightly better brightness at 480 nits compared to the TCL's 450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the A16 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, while the TCL uses the Helio G25, with the A16's CPU clocked higher for better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a triple rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the A16 has an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the TCL's 5 MP.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the TCL supports 10W charging, whereas the A16 does not support any fast charging.
- The A16 runs on Android 11 with ColorOS 12, while the TCL 306 comes with Android 12 and TCL UI, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A16
TCL 306
General
Release Date
2021, July 17
2022, January 31
Announced
2021, July 17
2022, January 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 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 (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
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, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 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
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Android 12, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass