Oppo A16 vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Short Description
Oppo A16
Screen size: 6.52" / Resolution: 720 x 1600 px / Main camera: 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 3GB, 4GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Internal storage: 32GB, 64GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Samsung Galaxy S21
Screen size: 6.2" / Resolution: 1080 x 2400 px / Main camera: 64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 10MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 4000 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Key Differences
Oppo A16
Samsung Galaxy S21
How is Oppo A16 better than Samsung Galaxy S21?
Bigger battery capacity: 5000 mAh vs 4000 mAh
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.52" vs 6.2"
The phone is 5 months newer
Oppo A16
Samsung Galaxy S21
How is Samsung Galaxy S21 better than Oppo A16?
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 2.9 GHz & 3 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 2.2 GHz vs 4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 8GB vs 3GB, 4GB
AnTuTu score is about 718% higher
More megapixels main camera: 64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP vs 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
More megapixels front camera: 10MP vs 8MP
Better display resolution: 1080 x 2400 px vs 720 x 1600 px
Lighter: 171 g (6.03 ounces) vs 190 g (6.7 ounces)
Narrower: 71.2 mm (2.8 inches) vs 75.6 mm (2.98 inches)
Shorter: 151.7 mm (5.97 inches) vs 163.8 mm (6.45 inches)
More color options: Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink vs Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Size Comparison
Oppo A16
Samsung Galaxy S21
Height
163.8 mm
(6.45 inches)
Width
75.6 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.4 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.52"
Weight
190 g
(6.7 ounces)
6.52"
6.2"
Height
151.7 mm
(5.97 inches)
Width
71.2 mm
(2.8 inches)
Thickness
7.9 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
6.2"
Weight
171 g
(6.03 ounces)
Height
163.8 mm
(6.45 inches)
Width
75.6 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.4 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.52"
Weight
190 g
(6.7 ounces)
Height
151.7 mm
(5.97 inches)
Width
71.2 mm
(2.8 inches)
Thickness
7.9 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
6.2"
Weight
171 g
(6.03 ounces)
3D comparison
Oppo A16
Samsung Galaxy S21
Oppo A16
Samsung Galaxy S21
Expert Score
Score 4.0
Score 3.9
Oppo A16
Samsung Galaxy S21
Oppo A16
Samsung Galaxy S21
Score 4.0
Score 3.9
Smartprix
Oppo A16
Samsung Galaxy S21
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Oppo A16
110,490
Samsung Galaxy S21
903,780 +717.97%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Oppo A16
810
Samsung Galaxy S21
3,339 +312.22%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Oppo A16
189
Samsung Galaxy S21
1,334 +605.82%
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Oppo A16
993
Samsung Galaxy S21
3,715 +274.12%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Oppo A16
177
Samsung Galaxy S21
1,093 +517.51%
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
Oppo A16
Samsung Galaxy S21
Design
Weight
190 g (6.7 ounces)
171 g (6.03 ounces)
Thickness
8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
7.9 mm (0.31 inches)
Width
75.6 mm (2.98 inches)
71.2 mm (2.8 inches)
Height
163.8 mm (6.45 inches)
151.7 mm (5.97 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IPX4
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
-
1.5 m
Volume
104.02 cm³
85.33 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
-
✔
Color options
Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
French Repairability Index
-
1
Display
Screen size
6.52"
6.2"
Display type
IPS, LCD
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
269 ppi
421 ppi
Resolution
720 x 1600 px
1080 x 2400 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Touch sampling rate
-
240Hz
Brightness (typical)
480 nits
1300 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass Victus
Supports HDR10
-
✔
Supports HDR10+
-
✔
Always-On Display
-
✔
Contrast ratio
1500:1
3000000:1
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
32GB, 64GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB
RAM
3GB, 4GB
8GB
Android version
Android 11
Android 11
CPU speed
4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
1 x 2.9 GHz & 3 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 2.2 GHz
GPU clock speed
650 MHz
-
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
1600 MHz
3200 MHz
Semiconductor size
12 nm
5 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
14.9 GB/s
51.2 GB/s
OpenCL version
1.2
2
EMMC version
5.1
-
DDR memory version
4
5
Maximum memory amount
6GB
16GB
GPU execution units
2
-
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
2.2W
9W
Release date
-
2021
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Memory channels
2
4
Has an external memory slot
✔
-
GPU turbo
680 MHz
854 MHz
Bits executed at a time
128
-
VFP version
4
-
Cameras
Main camera
13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
8MP
10MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
-
✔
Video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30 fps
4320 x 24 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
f/1.8 & f/2 & f/2.2
Has a dual-tone LED flash
-
✔
Has a BSI sensor
-
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
-
1.1x
Number of flash LEDs
-
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
-
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
-
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.0
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
-
1.8 µm & 0.8 µm & 1.4 µm
Operating system
Has location privacy options
-
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
-
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
Can be used as a PC
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
-
✔
Battery
Battery power
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Has wireless charging
-
✔
Supports fast charging
-
✔
Charging speed
-
25W
Wireless charging speed
-
15W
Has reverse wireless charging
-
✔
Reverse wireless charging speed
-
4.5W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
-
✔
Has LDAC
✔
-
Has aptX
✔
-
Number of microphones
-
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
-
Has a radio
✔
-
Features
Has 5G support
-
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
300 MBits/s
3000 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
422 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
2
3.2
Has NFC
-
✔
SIM cards
2 SIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5.1
Has a gyroscope
-
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
-
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
-
✔
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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