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Oppo A16

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Oppo A16
Oppo A16s
Oppo A54s
ManufacturerOPPO Electronics
TypePhablet
Series
A series
First released
A16: July 17, 2021; 5 years ago (2021-07-17)
A16s: August 14, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-08-14)
A54s: October 27, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-10-27)
PredecessorOppo A15
Oppo A53s
SuccessorOppo A17
Oppo A55s
RelatedOppo A76
Oppo A54
GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE)
Slate
Colors
  • A16/A54s: Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
  • A16s: Same except Space Silver
Dimensions163.8×75.6×8.4 mm (6.45×2.98×0.33 in)
Weight190 g (7 oz)
Original: Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1
Current: Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1
CPUMediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm), Octa-core (4× 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4× 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
MemoryA16: 3/4 GB
A16s: 4 GB
A54s: 4/8 GB
LPDDR4X
StorageA16: 32/64/256 GB
A16s: 64 GB
A54s: 128 GB
eMMC 5.1
microSDXC up to 256 GB
SIMDual NanoSIM
BatteryNon-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging10 W
Rear cameraA16/A16s: 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)
A54s: 50 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0 26mm (wide)
HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps
DisplayIPS LCD, 6.52", 1600 × 720 (HD+), 20:9 ratio, 269 ppi
Sound3.5 mm jack
ConnectivityUSB-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.0 (A2DP, LE, aptX), NFC (A16s/A54s), FM radio, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
ModelA16: CPH2269
A16s: CPH2271
A54s: CPH2273
OtherSide-mounted fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass
Websitehttps://www.oppo.com/ph/smartphones/series-a/a16/
References[1][2][3]

The Oppo A16 and Oppo A16s are Android-based budget smartphones developed by Oppo as part of their A series. The Oppo A16 was announced on July 17, 2021,[4] and the A16s was released on August 14, 2021.[5] The primary differences between the models are the inclusion of NFC in the "s" model and variations in memory configurations.[5]

On October 27, 2021, the Oppo A54s was introduced, featuring an upgraded primary camera and different storage options compared to the A16s.[6]

Design

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The display is made of glass, while the body is constructed from plastic. It was available in the following color options, depending on the model:

  • The Oppo A16 and A54s are available in three colors: Crystal Black, Pearl Blue, and Space Silver.[7]
  • The Oppo A16s is sold in Crystal Black and Pearl Blue.

Specifications

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Hardware

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The smartphones are powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and the PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It also has an octa-core Cortex-A53 with 4 processors, clocking at 1.8 to 2.3 GHz.

Battery

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The devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery with 10-watt charging.[8]

Cameras

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The smartphones feature a triple camera setup. The Oppo A16 and A16s use a 13 MP f/2.2 wide lens with PDAF, while the A54s uses a 50 MP f/2.2 wide lens with PDAF. All models include a 2 MP f/2.4 macro lens and a 2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor.

All models feature an 8 MP f/2.0 wide front-facing camera. Both the main and front cameras can record video at 1080p@30fps.

Display

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The screen is a 6.52" IPS LCD with HD+ resolution (1600 × 720), a pixel density of 269 ppi, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a waterdrop notch for the front camera.

Memory

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  • Oppo A16: Available in 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB, and 4/256 GB configurations.
  • Oppo A16s: Available in a 4/64 GB configuration.
  • Oppo A54s: Available in 4/128 GB and 8/128 GB configurations.

Software

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The smartphones were launched with ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 and have been updated to ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.

Availability

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The device was available in certain Southeast Asia and European countries. Also, the Oppo A16 was released in the Philippines on August 10, 2021 in Manila.[9] The 3GB + 32GB was also released on August 28, 2021.[7] Sales in India start on September 20, 2021, and are listed on Amazon.[10]

Reception

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Trusted Reviewers critic Jon Mundy noticed slow battery charging. It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach 0-50% and 3 hours to full charge.[11]

References

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  1. ↑ "Oppo A16 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  2. ↑ "Oppo A16s - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  3. ↑ "Oppo A54s - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  4. ↑ "Oppo A16 goes official with Helio G35 and 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  5. 1 2 "Oppo A16s arrives with Helio G35, 6.52" screen, and 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  6. ↑ "Oppo A54s launched with Helio G35, 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  7. 1 2 "More affordable OPPO A16 to go on sale in PH Aug 28". REVU Philippines. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  8. ↑ "Oppo A16 launched in Helio G35 SoC and 5000mAh battery in tow". Gizchina. 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  9. ↑ "Feature-Packed OPPO A16 4GB Now Officially Available in PH for Only PHP7,999 | OPPO Philippines". OPPO. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  10. ↑ "Oppo A16 gets listed on Amazon, sale starts September 20". The Times of India. 2021-09-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  11. ↑ Mundy, Jon (2022-06-02). "Oppo A16s Review". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
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