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Released: 2019

Oppo A5 (2020)

Overall Score

60.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2656)60.3
Performance(#4768)60.3
Camera(#1825)46.1
Display(#5488)70.5
Battery(#2378)58.5
Build(#1485)77.8

Comparisons Featuring Oppo A5 (2020)

Short Review

  • The Oppo A5 (2020) features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 163.6 x 75.4 x 9.1 mm and weighing 195g, available in Mirror Black and Dazzling White.
  • It sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a typical brightness of 480 nits, providing decent visibility but lacking HDR support.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, it offers satisfactory performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU, alongside various RAM and storage configurations.
  • The camera system includes a 12 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a dual 2 MP depth sensors, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
  • The 5000mAh battery ensures extended usage, although it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.1, the software experience is smooth, complemented by stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The device's design is practical, though it does not offer water resistance.
  • Overall, the Oppo A5 (2020) delivers a balanced mix of features for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2019
Announced2019, September 21
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF8 MP, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsReverse wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions163.6 x 75.4 x 9.1 mm (6.44 x 2.97 x 0.36 in)
Weight195 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMirror Black, Dazzling White
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes