The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A16e, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 193 g
Honor X5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,230 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| 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 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 90,800 | 97,899 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 Best value | 185 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 Best value | 521 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with four cores at 2.0 GHz and four cores at 1.5 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Orange, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % Best value | 82.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,230 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 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 | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B26, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A16e | X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2421 | VNA-LX2, VNA-LX3 |
