Oppo A16 launched in Nepal – Was this necessary?

Oppo has launched a new device under its ‘A’ series of devices, Oppo A16. There are little to no upgrades with the new iteration of Oppo A16. Though the device has better looks than most of the other devices at this price point. So, let’s have a look at what it has to offer and also the official price of Oppo A16 in Nepal.

Oppo A16 Overview 

Design and Display 

Oppo A16 packs a 6.52-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels with a typical brightness of 480 nits. The device has a streamlined body and is thin at 8.4mm, with a 3D curved design, and weighs 190gm. We get a fingerprint sensor at the power button. The backs look premium with a finger-print-proof frosted matte finish.  

Performance

Oppo A16 is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 with PowerVR GE8320. It’s a 12nm octa-core SoC with 4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. So. it’s not a powerhouse by any means. For memory configuration, we have 3G RAM with and 32GB eMMC 5.1 storage variant in Nepal. Previously we got Helio P35 on the A15, so there’s not any performance on the new iteration. 

Camera

Generally, the mid-range Oppo devices are known for their Camera and camera features, while it’s not the same with this entry-level device. Here we get a triple camera setup with a 13MP f/2.2 primary shooter with PDAF along with that we get 2MP f/2.4 for each depth sensor and macro shooter. While at the front we are treated with an 8MP f/2.0 shooter, which is acceptable for regular video calls and online classes. This camera setup can record Full HD video from both front and rear cameras. 

Other features 

Talking about other features Oppo A16 comes with a 5000 mAh battery and there’s no information about the presence of fast charging. Talking about connectivity we get Bluetooth 5.0, with support for Dual-band Wifi, and A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS for navigation. Oppo A16 runs Android 11 with Color OS 11.1 on top with all the customization and bells and whistles. 

Oppo A16 Specifications 

Oppo A16 Price in Nepal

Oppo A16 has been officially launched in Nepal. The Official price of Oppo A16 in Nepal is Rs.18,990 for a 4/64GB variant and the device is available in three different color options: Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black and you can order one for yourself from Oppo authorized retail stores across Nepal.