Oppo A5 5G: Oppo has further strengthened its A series portfolio in India. So far the company has introduced A5 Pro 5G and A5x 5G, and now a new name has been added – Oppo A5 5G. The company has launched this phone without much fanfare, but looking at its specifications and features, it seems that this phone is especially for those who want a strong, durable and reliable smartphone.

The starting price of this phone has been kept at ₹ 15,499, and it targets the segment between A5x and A5 Pro. Let’s know what new Oppo A5 5G has brought and whether it is really worth the money or not.

Strong build quality and great durability

The biggest feature of Oppo A5 5G is its strong design. This phone comes with IP65 rating, which makes it largely protected from water and dust. Apart from this, it also has military grade MIL-STD-810H certification, which means it can easily withstand light drops and shocks.

In the phone you get SGS Gold Durability Certificate, reinforced ports, and double-tempered glass which makes it up to 160% stronger. On top of this, its Gorilla Glass 7i protection also protects it from scratches and damage.

Its frame is made of alloy which helps to protect it from damage when it falls. Talking about the size, the dimensions of the phone are 165.7 x 76.2 x 7.9mm and the weight is just 194 grams, which gives a very balanced and handy feel in this range.

Experience of 120Hz display and ColorOS 15

The Oppo A5 5G has a large 6.67-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1604×720 pixels. The screen has a refresh rate of 120Hz, which makes scrolling and gaming quite smooth.

Apart from this, the brightness of the screen goes up to 1,000 nits (in HBM mode), due to which the display is clearly visible even in sunlight outside. The phone runs on ColorOS 15 operating system based on Android 15, which gives a smart and user-friendly feel to look at.

The phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, making locking/unlocking fast and secure.

Combination of Dimensity 6300 processor and big battery

The phone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, which is known to deliver great mid-range performance in this segment. You can buy this phone in two variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage.

The phone also has a microSD card slot to expand the storage. And talking about the battery, it has a big 6,000mAh battery, which lasts long and also supports 45W fast charging.

So whether you play games, watch videos or make calls all day – there will be no problem with battery backup.

Camera setup and connectivity options

The Oppo A5 5G has a dual camera setup at the back, which has a 50MP main camera and a 2MP monochrome lens. For selfies, it has an 8MP front camera, which can be considered quite good for normal photos and video calling.

All other necessary connectivity options are also provided in the phone – like 5G network support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB Type-C port.

Price and Offer – Right Opportunity to Buy

Oppo A5 5G has been launched in two variants – 6GB + 128GB variant is priced at ₹15,499 and 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at ₹16,999.

The phone is available in two color options – Aurora Green and Mist White. You can buy it from Amazon, Flipkart, Oppo’s official store, and offline retail stores.

Under the launch offer, an instant discount of ₹1,500 is being given on select bank cards like SBI Card, IDFC FIRST, Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank and DBS Bank. Also, there is the benefit of No Cost EMI for 6 months, that too with 0 down payment.