The Oppo A16K was launched in India on Wednesday. The new Oppo phone is a waterproof version of the standard Oppo A16 released last year. It comes with a waterdrop style display notch and is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. The Oppo A16K also has three different color options to choose from. The smartphone comes pre-loaded with features including FlexDrop, Translate Fingerprint, and Freeform Screenshot. It also has splash resistance in the IPX4 format and features a graphite sheet to withstand extreme heat, the company said.
Price of Oppo A16K in India, availability
The price of the Oppo A16K in India is set at Rs. 10,490 which is the only 3GB RAM + 32GB separate storage. The phone comes in black, blue and white and is available for purchase on all channels including the Oppo India online store. Comes with affordable EMI options for up to three months at all leading banks.
In November, the Oppo A16K was launched in the Philippines for a price of PHP 6,999 (approximately Rs. 10,100) for the same 3GB + 32GB model.
Details of the Oppo A16K
On the other hand, the dual-SIM (Nano) Oppo A16K runs Android-based ColorOS 11.1 Lite and features a 6.52-inch HD + display with 2.4D glass protection. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, as well as 3GB of RAM. It comes with a single 13-megapixel rear camera sensor, long with LED flash. This is unlike most other phones in the category with multiple camera sensors in the background. However, the camera on the Oppo A16K supports features including Style Filters, Backlit HDR, Dazzle Color Mode, and night filters.
For photos and video chats, the Oppo A16K has a 5-megapixel photo camera sensor on the front. The forward-facing sensor supports features including HDR, Natural Touch Regeneration, and AI Palette.
The Oppo A16K has 32GB of expandable storage with a MicroSD card. Communication options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS / A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone features a 4,230mAh battery that supports features including Super Night-time Standby, Advanced Night Charge, and Superpower Saving Mode. The company says the built-in battery brings all day use with a single charge.