Oppo A16 32GB deals
The Oppo A16 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Release date: 17 July 2021
Budget buyers who need a dependable phone for calls, messaging and streaming with two-day battery life, and who do not need 5G, a strong camera or ongoing software updates.
Oppo A16 32GB
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No UK retailers currently stock the Oppo A16 in 32GB.
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About the Oppo A16
The Oppo A16 sits right at the bottom of Oppo's range, and several years on from its 2021 launch that is exactly how it should be judged. It was never quick. The Helio G35 handles messaging, calls, streaming and light browsing without complaint, but it stumbles on demanding games and turns sluggish once a dozen apps are open. What it does well is last. A 5,000mAh battery paired with an undemanding 720p LCD makes two days of light use realistic, and the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD slot and side-mounted fingerprint reader are the practical touches budget buyers actually notice day to day. The 13MP main camera is perfectly usable in daylight and struggles indoors, and there is no 5G here, so it will be a 4G handset for the rest of its life. Software support has ended, which matters if you do banking or work email on your phone. As a first handset for a child, a spare, or a knockabout phone for someone who only needs the basics, it still stacks up. Anyone asking more of a phone should look newer.
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Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Oppo A16 vs Oppo A16s - Key Differences
| Feature | Oppo A16 | Oppo A16s |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52-inch IPS LCD, 1600×720 pixels | 6.52-inch IPS LCD, 1600×720 pixels |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Storage options | 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB, microSD expandable | 4GB/64GB, microSD expandable |
| Camera | 13MP main, 2MP mono, 2MP macro; 8MP front | 13MP main, 2MP mono, 2MP macro; 8MP front |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Contactless payments | No NFC | NFC included |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £60.00 |
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Oppo A16 Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 120 phones
- Helio G35
- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.52 inches
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- IPS, 480 nits peak
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 13 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 8 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4
Weight
190 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 11, up to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Colours
Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Radio
FM radio
Body
Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
13
Primary Camera Video
1080p@30fps
Third Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
Display
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
Display Size
6.52
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Helio G35
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC
Internal Storage
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
No
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Battery
Battery
5000
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass