Oppo
Oppo A16
RM 489.00
Price last checked: 1 Jun 2023. Confirm current price before buying.
Budget buyers looking at basic daily use will find the Helio G35 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage enough for calls, messaging and light browsing, though it's not built for demanding apps or games. The 6.52-inch IPS LCD runs at 720 x 1600 resolution, which keeps things sharp enough for everyday reading and video without pushing into higher refresh-rate territory. Oppo A16 price in Malaysia starts from RM489.
Camera-wise, you get a triple rear setup headlined by a 13MP main lens, plus 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors that mostly help with background blur shots. An 8MP front camera handles selfies and video calls. There's no NFC here, so contactless payments are off the table, but you do get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking.
Battery life is where this phone earns its keep: a 5000 mAh cell should comfortably get most users through a full day and then some. At 190g and 8.4mm thick, it's not the slimmest phone around, but that extra bulk buys you the bigger battery.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Release 2021, Aug |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM & Storage | 32GB, 3GB RAM |
| External Storage | microSDXC |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Display type | IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ) |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Colors | Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Data Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | Triple: 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12�m, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps Selfie: 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama Selfie: HDR |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Oppo A16 support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE), the Oppo A16 does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Oppo A16 have?
The Oppo A16 comes with 32GB, 3GB RAM.
What's the battery capacity of the Oppo A16?
The Oppo A16 has a Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery battery.
Is the Oppo A16 still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Oppo A16 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2021, Aug).