The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A16e, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A16e, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n
- Peak Display Brightness
- 480 nits
- against 450 nits
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 190 g
TCL 305, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,230 mAh
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| 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 | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 90,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with four cores at 2.0 GHz and four cores at 1.5 GHz. | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 165.2 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % Best value | 82.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.52″ |
| 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 | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, EDR, HID | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| 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, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A16e | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2421 | 6102D, 5164D |
