Oppo A16 is an entry-level smartphone, meaning that consumers get the opportunity to get their hands on the latest specs of its time but at a reasonable cost. Oppo indeed leveled up its battery capacity, camera features, and software version in Oppo A16.

However, it is still a device that poses little to no competition to fellow brands launching devices at the same price. So, do the allegedly made developments justify the price at which Oppo A16 is released in the market?

Comparison Of Price And Value Of Oppo A16


The Oppo A16 price in Pakistan is “36,000” PKR. To begin with, at this cost, various smartphone models have come up with some imposing features and specs.

For example, full HD+ display resolution, increased camera pixels giving stunning results, high-end processors and Android version installment, and large battery capacity taking a reasonable time to charge and drain.

So, where does the Oppo A16 stand before all these premium specs competitor devices are offering to smartphone consumers in the market? And does A16 deliver good value for money?

To find out, keep reading as we unfold the truth and so much more in this article.

Design And Display

Talking about design and build, the Oppo A16 is a slim, lightweight, and all-plastic handset.

Yet has a beautiful glass-looking finish at the back. The device is not smearing, greasiness, and fingerprint-proof one thing, but the 6.52 inches IPS LCD screen that delivers an HD resolution of 720-1600 pixels lacks sharpness and vibrancy and may disappoint you big time.

Because at the same or even slightly lower prices, some of Oppo’s competitors have launched devices offering HD+ resolution plus OLED panel technology.

Good Battery life

As an entry-level smartphone, A16 justifies its price when it comes to battery.

With A16, users will get 5000mAh battery support. As a user, you have all the freedom to browse the web actively, stream as much video content and music as you want, scroll social media, etc., for up to 2 days.

Yes, This is how long a 5000mAh battery lasts.

Despite that, Oppo A16 fell short in front of its competitors regarding charging time. Due to the original non-fast charging supported charger in it. A16 sadly takes “full 3 hours” to charge the drained battery from 0 to 100%.

Processor And Storage

A16 is supported by ColorOS 11 based on the Android OS 11 software version, which is not the latest software version installed on the device. Still, it gives a noticeable boost to the overall performance-related features of the smartphone.

Now the Android 11 software version and hilariously incompetent MediaTek Helio G35 chipset processor are supported by 4GB RAM. Due to the processor and RAM combo, the phone’s performance is not smooth and fast.

Impressive Camera Features

On the rear, Oppo A16 offers a triple camera setup. 13MP main camera sensor supported by the depth and macro camera, 2MP each. Delivering satisfying details and natural colors in decent lighting.

But it’s a different case in scenes with poor lightning. Noise becomes the prominent issue images lack depth, and colors do not come out as they should. And Yes, A16 does not have an ultra-wide camera.

Supported by an 8MP sensor, the front camera automatically enhances the skin color while still maintaining the natural look of the face. So no worries regarding taking no make-up natural selfies or attending video conferences with complete confidence.

Final Verdict

In conclusion, if you need a device with a long-lasting battery that offers good camera specs at an economical cost Oppo A16 is definitely for you. In addition, the side-mounted security sensor is reliably fast too.

But if performance, technical aspects, and a satisfying display resolution are your goals for finding a smartphone at a mid-range price, you can find variants from Oppo or other brands at the same price.