Today we will compare two different flagship smartphones: the 6.52 inches oppo A15 released in October 2020 and the Oppo A16e released in March this year.
Oppo A15 and Oppo A16e
| Specs | Oppo A15 | Oppo A16e | |
| Display | Size | 6.52 inches IPS LCD | 6.52 inches IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels | |
| OS | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) | Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| RAM | 2GB and 3GB | 3GB and 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB and 64GB | |
| Camera | Front camera: 5 MP f/2.4 Back camera: Triple – 13MP f/2.2 with PDAF + 2MP f/2.4 + 2MP f/2.4 |
Front camera: 5 MP, f/2.4
Back camera: 13 f/2.2 with PDAF |
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh battery with 10W charging | 4230 mAh with 10W wired charging | |
| Color | Dynamic Black, Mystery Blue | Black, Blue, White | |
Which device is better to be bought?
The Oppo A16s is a successor, and it totally surpasses the Oppo A15 in terms of performance. It also offers larger storage. However, if you like photography then I would prefer you to buy the Oppo A15
