This article compares two smartphones from Vivo and OPPO. Let’s find the best smartphone among the Vivo Y21 and the OPPO A16 smartphones
Vivo Y21 vs OPPO A16
General
| Release Date | 20 August 2021 | 17 July 2021 |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm | 163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 182 gm | 190 gm |
Connectivity
| Network Connectivity | 2G, 3G and 4G | 2G, 3G and 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual band support and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual-band support and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.0 | Version 5.0 |
Processor
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 (12nm) Chipset | Mediatek Helio G35 (12 nm) Chipset |
| Primary Clock Speed | 2.35 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Operating System | Android 11 based Funtouch OS 11.1 | Android 11 based ColorOS 11.1 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD Display | IPS LCD Display |
| Screen Size | 6.51” | 6.52” |
| Screen Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 13MP + 2MP Dual Camera Setup | 13MP + 2MP + 2MP Triple Camera Setup |
| Front Camera | 8MP | 8MP |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | No |
| Barometer | No | No |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Fast Charge | 18W Wired Fast Charge | – |
Price
| Price | Rs. 15,490(Vivo Store) | Rs. 12,990(OPPO Store) |
Both the smartphones in comparison, the Vivo Y21 and the OPPO A16 has very similar specifications with only slight differences.
The Vivo Y21 has a Mediatek Helio P35 (12nm) chipset while the OPPO A16 has the Mediatek Helio G35 (12nm) chipset. Both these chipsets offer very similar performance with the Helio P35 having a slightly better CPU performance.
The Vivo Y21 and the OPPO A16 also have IPS LCD displays of similar screen size and the same screen resolution. The OPPO A16 has a screen size which is just .01 mm larger than the Vivo Y21.
There is a difference in the rear camera setup in the two smartphones. Even if both the smartphones have a main camera of 13MP, the OPPO A16 has a triple camera setup while the Vivo Y21 comes with a dual camera setup. On the front, the devices both have the same 8MP selfie camera.
Both the devices also is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, however the Vivo Y21 has a fast charge feature of 18W and the OPPO A16 doesn’t support fast charging which is to be considered as a huge difference.
The next big difference between the two smartphones are in its price. The Vivo Y21 on the Vivo Store is price higher than the OPPO A16 at a price of Rs. 15,490 while the OPPO A16 is available at a price of Rs. 12,990.
So folks, there is just two difference in terms of specs between the two smartphones. The OPPO A16 doesn’t support a fast charge feature and the Vivo Y21 only has a dual camera setup on its rear. There is also a price difference of Rs. 2,500 as well.
The choice is really upto you folks, if you want a smartphone that is priced lower and offers similar features like the Vivo Y21, go for the OPPO A16. But if you really want a smartphone with a fast charge support and price isn’t a problem, then you must definitely choose the Vivo Y21.
