The OPPO A16k is a budget Android smartphone that was launched in November 2021 and recently became available in Kenya.
The A16k is a super affordable device with a solid technical profile including a large display and a dependable battery life. The A16k is set to succeed the OPPO A15, an awesome budget smartphone launched back in 2020.
That said, here’s a look at what the A16k has to offer.
Key Specs of the OPPO A16k
- Display Size: 6.52 inches
- Dimensions: 164 x 75.4 x 7.9mm
- RAM: 3GB
- Rear Camera: 13MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4230mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 19,999
Display
Display Size: 6.52 inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 269 ppi
During the worldwide launch, OPPO claimed the A16k was “designed with users’ social networking and entertainment needs in mind.” This explains the presence of a large 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a 720p resolution.
The generous screen view real estate complemented by the 269 ppi density, makes the A16k quite good for watching video web content and playing games.
Design
Dimensions: 164 x 75.4 x 7.9mm
The OPPO A16k is a smartphone under the budget range. That said, it doesn’t come with the incredibly gorgeous design you may expect from a decent mid-ranger.
However, make no mistake, the smartphone is still quite the looker. It showcases an entirely plastic sleek design almost without any embellishment.
The problem is that the rear is a bit too shiny to the point at which it can get covered with greasy fingerprints. Otherwise, it’s still a good-looking smartphone.
Performance
Operating System: Android 11
CPU: 2.3Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 3GB
Internal Memory: 32GB
Micro SD: Yes
A 2.3Ghz Octa-core processor powers the OPPO A16k alongside 3GB of RAM. The Helio G35 is mostly used in budget smartphones considered gaming machines, due to its smooth and fast performance at an affordable cost.
Storage-wise, you get the standard 32GB of memory expandable up to 256GB via a micro-SD card slot. The OPPO A16k comes running Android 11 straight out of the box
Camera
Back Camera: 13MP
Front Camera: 5MP
LED Flash: Yes
The OPPO A16k comes with an ostensible triple camera setup, featuring a single 13MP lens camera for general photography and a 5MP shooter upfront for all your selfies and video calls.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4230mAh
A Li-Po 4230mAh battery that supports 10W charging keeps the lights on the OPPO A16k, which is ample for a phone under this segment.
In moderate use, you’ll comfortably get through a full day on a single charge and possibly through to a second.
Online Price in Kenya
The OPPO A16k is available for purchase in stores countrywide at a suggested retail price of Ksh. 19,999.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
