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Coolpad C16 4 GB / 128 GB / Americas

Name: Coolpad C16 4 GB / 128 GB / Americas
Brand: Coolpad
SKU: neoteo-device-32407

4.3 NeoScore #4036 of 6247

4 GB / 128 GB / Americas · Launched September 2024

Overview

NeoScore

4.3

#4036 of 6247

Design & display: 4.6
Performance & hardware: 2.9
Camera: 3.8
Connectivity: 5.6
Battery & charging: 5.1

Strengths

The 6.75-inch display provides a large viewing area for content.
Storage can be expanded.
It includes NFC for short-range connections.

Weak points

The display's 260 ppi density is among the lowest of its time.
Peak brightness of 400 nits is among the lowest of its time.
Its AnTuTu score of 218,000 is among the weakest of its time.

Display: 6.75″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px90 Hz
Design: 215 g77.9 mm167.9 mm8.7 mm
Performance: Unisoc T606Octa-Core6 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu: 218,000Better than 3% of phones
Battery: 5,000 mAh10 W
Cameras: 50 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network: 4G3G2G
Software: Android 14

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Editorial report

Coolpad C16 4 GB / 128 GB / Americas technical sheet

The Coolpad C16 suits anyone looking for a large display and expandable storage who can accept modest performance, limited screen sharpness, and slow charging. Overall, it ranks worse than most phones launched around the same time, with weaker showings for performance, display, and battery.

Its 6.75-inch IPS LCD display runs at 90 Hz, but its 260 ppi density and 400-nit peak brightness are among the lowest of its time; the 90 Hz refresh rate is also lower than most. At 215 g, the phone weighs more than most phones of its time. The Unisoc T606, 4 GB of RAM, and eMMC 5.1 storage accompany an AnTuTu score of 218,000, among the weakest of its time. A 6 GB RAM version is also sold; both configurations have 128 GB of expandable storage.

The 50 MP camera has autofocus and slow-motion video, but the camera setup is worse than most phones launched around the same time. It lacks optical image stabilization, and the macro camera has 2 MP. The 5,000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones of its time, while 10 W charging is among the weakest. Android 14, NFC, dual SIM, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and stereo speakers round out the features. With a NeoScore of 4.3, the C16 is a fit for people who prioritize a large display, NFC, and expandable storage over performance, screen sharpness, and fast charging.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

4.28 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / Americas

Design & display

4.6

Display Technology IPS LCD: 5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz: 7.0
Display Pixel Density 260 ppi: 3.8
Peak Display Brightness 400 nits: 3.0
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless: 0.0
Weight 215 g: 4.5
Usable Surface 84.1 %: 7.7
Body Thickness 8.7 mm: 6.6

Performance & hardware

2.9

AnTuTu Score 218,000: 0.6
RAM Capacity 6 GB: 3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1: 2.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm: 3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB: 5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 1.6 GHz: 2.4
RAM Type LPDDR4X: 5.0

Camera

3.8

Aperture f/1.8: 8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No: 2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx: 8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x: 0.0
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus: 0.0

Connectivity

5.6

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: 3.0
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: 7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac): 5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0: 5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo: 9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby: 7.5

Battery & charging

5.1

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh: 8.9
Fast Charge Power 10 W: 2.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable: 0.0

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Design & display: 4.62
Performance & hardware: 2.87
Camera: 3.83
Connectivity: 5.55
Battery & charging: 5.11

NeoScore rank: #4036 / 6247

Coolpad

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model: Unisoc T606
Processor Process Size: 12 nm
Graphics GPU: Mali-G57 MP1
Storage Type: eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 1.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 256 GB
AnTuTu Score: 218,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core: 371
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 1,391
CPU Description: Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Processor Type: Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 6 GB
RAM Type: LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage: Yes
AnTuTu version: v10

Design

Body Colors: Black, Green, Blue
Body Thickness: 8.7 mm
Body Width: 77.9 mm
Body Height: 167.9 mm
Weight: 215 g
Usable Surface: 84.1 %
Body Materials: Plastic
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No

Battery

Battery Capacity: 5,000 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power: 10 W
Battery Features: Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Display Technology: IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness: 400 nits
Display Diagonal: 6.75″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 720 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 1,600 px
Display Pixel Density: 260 ppi
Display Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate: 180 Hz
Display Features: Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless
Integrated Projector: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Side

Sensor

Sensor Features: Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System: Android 14
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 14
Direct OS Updates: No
Google Services: Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
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
Wi-Fi Standards: 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
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems: GPS, A-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
Max. download speed: 300 Mbps
Max. upload speed: 100 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features: A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers

C16

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

50 MP main camera

Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Slow Motion Video: Yes
Optical Zoom: 0 x
Aperture: f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization: No

Sensor

Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS

Video

Slow Motion Video: Yes

Lens

Optical Zoom: 0 x
Aperture: f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization: No

Flash

Flash Type: LED
Flash LED Count: 1 LED

Features

Camera Features: Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus