Oppo A16 vs AI+ Nova 5G

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Oppo A16

₹9,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

AI+ Nova 5G front and back Purple

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AI+ Nova 5G

₹8,499

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Helio G35Unisoc T8200
Display6.52", IPS LCD, 60 Hz6.745", LCD, 90 Hz
Camera13MP+2MP+2MP/8MP50MP+0.08MP/5MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB

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Recommended ForDisplay, Battery, Multimedia, Software and Main CameraBattery, Gaming, Performance, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsPearl Blue, Royal Gold, Crystal BlackPink, Blue, Black, Green, Purple
LaunchSeptember 20, 2021July 09, 2025
AvailabilitySeptember 20, 2021July 22, 2025
Launch Price₹13,990₹8,499

Display

Winner:Oppo A16

TypeIPS LCDLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.52 inches6.745 inches
Resolution Width720 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height1600 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch269 ppi265 ppi
Display ResolutionHD+HD+
Peak Brightness450 nits

Body

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

Weight190 grams192 grams
Front--
BackPlasticPlastic
IP rating-IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerLoudspeakerLoudspeaker
SidePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C

Processor

Winner:Oppo A16

Chipset BrandMediaTekUnisoc
Chipset NameHelio G35T8200
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUPowerVR GE8320Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinColorOSNxtQuantum OS
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)1 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Oppo A16

Camera Resolution13 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP0.08 MP
Camera 2 TypeMacroAuxiliary
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepth
FeaturesHDR, LED flash, PanoramaHDR, LED-Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode
StabilizationNo StabilizationEIS
Video1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Winner:Oppo A16

Front Camera Resolution8 MP5 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleSingle
FeaturesHDRFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed10 W10 W

Memory

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

Storage64 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
RAM4 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSAGPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC--
RadioFM RadioFM Radio, Recording
Bluetooth5

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Step Counting SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
AI FeaturesAI Camera