The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A53s, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A16s, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Oppo A53s, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 138,156
- against 110,490
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- against A2DP, LE, aptX
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,490 | 138,156 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black | Black, Blue |
| 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 | — |
Battery
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | 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, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.77 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.97 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.64 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | A16s | A53s |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 110 € |
| Model numbers | CPH2271 | CPH2139, CPH2135 |
