Category Breakdown
Oppo A5 Energy
Oppo A97
Performance
90.890.7
Camera
35.519.1
Display
78.775.4
Battery
37.333.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
81.475.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
60.152.1
Summary
- The Oppo A5 Energy features a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1604 pixels, while the Oppo A97 has a slightly smaller 6.6-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize octa-core processors, but the A5 Energy is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300, whereas the A97 uses the Dimensity 810.
- The A5 Energy's rear camera setup includes a 50 MP main sensor compared to the A97's 48 MP, but the A97 offers a higher resolution 12 MP selfie camera versus the A5 Energy's 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is greater in the A5 Energy at 5800 mAh, supporting faster 45W charging, while the A97 has a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging.
- Lastly, the A5 Energy runs on Android 15 with ColorOS 15, providing a more recent software experience compared to the A97's Android 12 with ColorOS 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A5 Energy
Oppo A97
General
Release Date
2025, March 18
2022, July 12
Announced
2025, March 18
2022, July 12
Description
Also known as Oppo A5 Vitality, Oppo A5 Endurance
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Crystal Shield Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
12 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5800 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5800 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 33W UFCS, PD
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.8 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.49 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
163.8 x 75.1 x 8 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
194 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Flower Pink, Mocha Brown (Mocha Chocolate), Jade Green (Moss Green)
Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, BLE Audio
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, ColorOS 15
Android 12, ColorOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

