Side-by-side technical data
Coolpad C16 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Comparison between Coolpad C16 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Coolpad and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Coolpad C16, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 450 nits
- against 400 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T7250 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 218,000 | 308,682 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | 437 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | 1,461 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Blue | Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.26 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Body Height | 167.9 mm | 171.7 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % | — |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
Battery
| Specification | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 45 h 16 min |
Display
| Specification | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.88″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless | Capacitive Touch, DC Dimming |
Sensors
| Specification | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.77 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | C16 | Redmi A5 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | — |
