Side-by-side technical data
Oppo A16 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9
Comparison between Oppo A16 and Xiaomi Redmi 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A16, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 480 nits
- against 400 nits
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9 mm
Xiaomi Redmi 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 203,078
- against 110,490
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,490 | 203,078 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | 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 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Black, White | Black, Blue, Orange, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.9 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP54, IPX4 | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 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 | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, 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, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, 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, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.77 W/kg | 0.51 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.97 W/kg | 0.83 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.789 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.065 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | A16 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2269 | M2004C3MI |
