Oppo A16K
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Oppo A5 (AX5)
#3749Category Breakdown
Oppo A16K
Oppo A5 (AX5)
Performance
68.162.7
Camera
28.419.1
Display
69.856.5
Battery
29.729.7
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
55.155.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.338.8
Summary
- The Oppo A16K features a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.2-inch screen of the Oppo A5 (AX5), both with similar resolutions and 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the A16K is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset, while the A5 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, with both having 32GB of RAM.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the A5 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor and a higher-resolution 8 MP selfie camera versus the A16K's 5 MP.
- Both phones have a 4230 mAh battery capacity, but the A16K supports 10W charging, whereas the A5 does not support fast charging.
- The A16K runs on Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1, while the A5 operates on an older Android 8.1 with ColorOS 5.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the A16K.
- Build quality is similar, but the A5 has Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the front, while the A16K does not specify any glass protection.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A16K
Oppo A5 (AX5)
General
Release Date
2021, November 08
2018
Announced
2021, November 08
2018
Description
N/A
India model has fingerprint sensor
Display
Size
6.52"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
4230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
175 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue
Blue, Pink, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass - India only