OPPO A5 launched with a premium look and Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset

Oppo introduced the Oppo A5 Pro at the end of 2024, and now two more models join the series: the Oppo A5 and the Oppo A5 Energy Edition. In this article, we will go over the specifications of the Oppo A5 and its expected price in Nepal.

Oppo A5 Overview

Design and Display

The Oppo A5 features a sleek, premium design with a high-quality finish. It comes in three distinct colors: Zircon Black with a purple tint, Crystal Diamond with a rainbow pattern, and a Blue variant with a ripple design. On the back the phone has a quad-camera island, two actual cameras, the other mostly for show, along with an LED light. The device weighs 185 grams and is only 7.65 mm thick.

On the front, the phone boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The screen has slim bezels of just 1.39 mm and features a punch hole for the front camera. For added security, it comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner. Additionally, the phone is IP69 certified for durability and includes 360-degree NFC support.

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Performance and Camera

The Oppo A5 is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, which includes 4 Cortex A73 and 4 Cortex A53 cores. This provides smooth performance for daily tasks, but it’s not ideal for gaming. The phone runs on ColorOS 15, based on Android 15.

In terms of battery, the A5 comes with a massive 6,500 mAh capacity. For the camera setup you get a 50 MP main lens, a 2 MP portrait camera (though no ultra-wide sensor), and an 8 MP front camera for selfies. The phone is available in various configurations, including 8/12GB RAM, 8/256GB storage, and 12/256GB or 12/512GB storage.

Oppo A5 Specifications

• Design: Sleek and premium finish
• Weight: 185 grams
• Protection: IP69 certified for durability
• Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED, Full HD+, 120 Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
• RAM: 8GB / 12GB
• ROM: 8/256GB, 12/256GB, 12/512GB
• Battery: 6,500 mAh
• Rear Camera: 50 MP main lens + 2 MP portrait camera
• Front Camera: 8 MP
• Features: Under-display fingerprint scanner, 360-degree NFC
• Colors: Zircon Black, Crystal Diamond, Blue

Oppo A5 Availability and Price in Nepal

The Oppo A5 has been launched in China with a starting price of CNY 1,299 for the 8/12GB version. When it arrives in Nepal, we can expect the price of the Oppo A5 to be around NPR 26,000.

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