Oppo A16 Deals - August 2026
1 refurbished deal available - SIM-free from £86.00.
Oppo A16 Blue deals
The Oppo A16 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Spec scores
Under £200 Phones · 143 phones
Performance
1.1
/5
Display
1.7
/5
Rear Camera
1.1
/5
Front Camera
1.8
/5
Battery
2.5
/5
Color
All
Blue
Storage
All
32GB
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 SIM Free (1 deals)
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A16 32GB (Blue)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£86.00
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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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 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oppo A16 worth buying?
The Oppo A16 is worth considering only as a basic, low-cost handset for calls, messaging and light browsing. Its Helio G35 chip and 720p screen are entry-level even by 2021 standards, and it no longer receives software updates. Battery life and the headphone jack are its genuine strengths.
Does the Oppo A16 have 5G?
No, the Oppo A16 is a 4G-only phone. It will connect to UK 4G networks perfectly well, but you cannot get 5G speeds from it, so if you want a phone that keeps up with network upgrades you need a different model.
How long does the Oppo A16 battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery is the A16's strongest feature. Because the modest Helio G35 chip and 720p LCD draw relatively little power, light users can realistically get through two days between charges. Charging is slow by modern standards, so plan on an overnight top-up.
Is the Oppo A16 camera good?
The 13MP main camera takes acceptable photos in good daylight but loses detail quickly indoors and after dark. The 2MP macro and mono sensors alongside it add little in practice. Treat it as a camera for casual snaps rather than anything you want to print or crop.
Does the Oppo A16 still get software updates?
No. The A16 shipped with ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 and its update window has long since closed, so it no longer receives Android version upgrades or security patches. That is worth weighing up if you use mobile banking or store work data on the device.
What is the difference between the Oppo A16 and the Oppo A16s?
The two phones share the same 6.52-inch HD+ LCD, Helio G35 chip, 13MP camera and 5,000mAh battery, so day-to-day they behave identically. The A16s adds NFC for contactless payments and comes only in a 4GB RAM with 64GB storage configuration, while the A16 was also sold in a cheaper 3GB with 32GB version. If you want to pay with your phone, the A16s is the one to get.
Oppo A16 Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 143 phones
- Helio G35
- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
This phone
22%
Avg
28%
Best
70%
This phone
22%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
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
This phone
34%
Avg
46%
Best
82%
This phone
34%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
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
This phone
21%
Avg
30%
Best
61%
This phone
21%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
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.
- 8 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
35%
Avg
40%
Best
92%
This phone
35%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
This phone
49%
Avg
49%
Best
72%
This phone
49%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
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
Radio
FM radio
Body
Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
13
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Third Camera
13 , f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 (macro) Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
8 , f/2.0, (wide)
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
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
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