Category Breakdown
Oppo A16
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
Performance
68.268.1
Camera
28.428.4
Display
69.867.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
16.216.6
Connectivity
57.058.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.341.1
Summary
- The Oppo A16 and Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC both feature a similar 6.52-inch and 6.53-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 400 nits of the Redmi 9C.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, providing comparable performance, though the A16 offers configurations with up to 256GB storage.
- In terms of camera, the A16 has a 13 MP main sensor with an additional 2 MP macro and depth sensor, while the Redmi 9C also has a 13 MP main camera but with a different macro sensor configuration and a lower 5 MP selfie camera.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi 9C supports 10W charging, whereas the A16 does not support fast charging.
- Software-wise, the A16 runs Android 11 with ColorOS 12, while the Redmi 9C operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a difference in software experience and potential updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A16
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC
General
Release Date
2021, July 17
2020, August 27
Announced
2021, July 17
2020, August 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 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 MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 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 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB 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, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 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)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Midnight Gray, Sunshine Yellow, Twilight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

