NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Oppo A5 is the most complete choice for buyers seeking battery capacity, connectivity, and faster storage: it offers 6,000 mAh, 5G, UFS 2.2, and Bluetooth 5.4. The Oppo A40 suits buyers who prioritize performance, camera, and Wi-Fi, while the Oppo A16’s notable advantage is reverse charging.
The Oppo A5 pairs a 120 Hz display with 1,000 nits, versus 90 Hz and 1,000 nits on the Oppo A40 and 60 Hz and 480 nits on the Oppo A16. It also has IP65 and MIL-STD-810H; the A40 has IP54 and MIL-STD-810H, while the A16 has IP54 and IPX4. The A40 is the thinnest at 7.68 mm, versus 8 mm and 8.4 mm.
In Geekbench 6, the Oppo A40 reaches 943 and 2,748, compared with 782 and 2,012 for the Oppo A5 and 189 and 810 for the Oppo A16. The A40 also uses DDR5 and adds Wi-Fi 6E. For photography, the A40 and A5 share a 50 MP main camera with f/1.8 and optical image stabilization; the A16 has 13 MP, f/2.2, and no stabilization. The A16 retains reverse charging, the A5 has the largest battery, and the A40 includes a charger.
Oppo A16
The Oppo A16 suits buyers who need reverse charging to power another device.
Oppo A5
The Oppo A5 is the better buy for buyers prioritizing its 6,000 mAh battery, UFS 2.2 storage, and Bluetooth 5.4.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A16, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable · Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Oppo A40, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) · Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X · LPDDR4X
- Body Thickness
- 7.68 mm
- against 8.4 mm · 8 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 943
- against 189 · 782
Oppo A5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh · 5,100 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 405,000
- against 110,490 · 253,200
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1 · eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0 · Bluetooth 5.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,490 | 253,200 | 405,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | 943 Best value | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | 2,748 Best value | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 660 + 4x 2.1 GHz Kryo 660 | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Black, White | Purple | Green, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.68 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 76.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 165.8 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.9 % | 85 % Best value | 84.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54, IPX4 | IP54, MIL-STD-810H | IP65, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — | 85 h 5 min |
| Charge cycles | — | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 1,000 nits Best value | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.67″ Best value | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,604 px Best value | 1,604 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 180 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10, DCI-P3, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.77 W/kg | — | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.97 W/kg | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 900 Mbps Best value | — |
Audio
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | A16 | A40 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2269 | — | CPH2735, PKW120 |
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