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OPPO A16 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ

What A16 does better (7) and where Redmi 9 Activ wins (2) — every spec side by side.

OPPO A16
OPPO · 2021A16
4.7Score
7 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Xiaomi · 2021Redmi 9 Activ
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $120
2.9Display2.4
3.4Camera2.7
5.6Battery3.5
3.5Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

A16Redmi 9 Activ
75.6 × 163.88.477.1 × 164.99
A16Redmi 9 ActivDifference
Height163.8 mm164.9 mm−1.1 mm
Width75.6 mm77.1 mm−1.5 mm
Thickness8.4 mm9 mm−0.6 mm
Weight190 g194 g−4 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is A16 better than Redmi 9 Activ?

  1. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  2. Peak brightness480 nits vs 400 nits+20%
  3. Weight190 g vs 194 g+2%
  4. Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  5. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%
  6. Thickness8.4 mm vs 9 mm+7%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio82.9% vs 81%+2%

Why is Redmi 9 Activ better than A16?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  2. Storage (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
Specifications

Side by side

OPPO A16OPPO A16≈ $1204.7
Design
Weight190 g194 g
Thickness8.4 mm9 mm
Height163.8 mm164.9 mm
Width75.6 mm77.1 mm
ColoursPearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal BlackCarbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density269 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness480 nits400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.9%81%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765G Helio G35Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)32 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Main sensor size1/3.06"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging—10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0microUSB 2.0
USB version2—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideRear
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
SAR (head)0.77 W/kg0.51 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceColorOS 12MIUI 12
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