The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A16, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Oppo A32, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 138,156
- against 110,490
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,490 | 138,156 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 240 cores at 1.8 GHz and four Kryo 240 cores at up to 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Black, White | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.9 % | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54, IPX4 | — |
Battery
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.77 W/kg | 0.77 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.97 W/kg | 0.97 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | A16 | A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2269 | PDVM00 |
