Oppo A3 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Oppo A3 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 5100mAh vs 6200mAh battery, $699 vs…
Oppo
Oppo A3
$699
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
9categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Oppo A3, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Oppo A3 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Oppo A3 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Oppo A3 vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Oppo A3 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1604 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Oppo A3 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | — | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 285,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1420 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 2TB |
Camera
| Specification | Oppo A3 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 4 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Oppo A3 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Oppo A3 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Oppo A3 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Oppo A3 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,299 |
Oppo A3
Oppo A3 is engineered for maximum durability with double-tempered glass, MIL-STD-810H shock resistance, 5100mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC charging, and 120Hz 1000-nit sunlight display.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
- Battery
- 5,100mAh
- Software
- 14, ColorOS 14
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh