Oppo A79
#1643
Samsung Galaxy A16
#1815Category Breakdown
Oppo A79
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance
84.484.3
Camera
28.419.1
Display
81.781.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
14.567.9
Connectivity
75.362.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
56.354.6
Summary
- The Oppo A79 features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 680 nits and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 has a slightly smaller 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a similar refresh rate but a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A79 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 chipset, whereas the A16 uses the Mediatek Helio G99, both with octa-core CPUs and Mali-G57 MC2 GPUs.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering a 50 MP main sensor, but the A16 includes additional ultrawide and macro lenses, enhancing versatility.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the A79 supports faster 33W charging compared to the A16's 25W.
- The A79 runs on Android 13 with ColorOS 15, while the A16 operates on Android 14 with One UI 7, offering different software experiences and upgrade paths.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A79
Samsung Galaxy A16
General
Release Date
2023, October 27
2024, October 15
Announced
2023, October 27
2024, October 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.72"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Panda glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
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
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 51% in 30 min
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.6 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
193 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Mystery Black, Glowing Green, Dazzling Purple
Gray, water green, midnight blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15
Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass