OPPO A5
Smartphones

A5

OPPO

Released Dec 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Apr 2, 2026

Smartphone with long-lasting battery, premium build, and IP69-rated durability. The OPPO A5 scores 76/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Review-hub, Idealog, Eftm, and Gadgetguy.

Critic Score

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76

based on 7 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Long battery life(3)
  • Excellent build quality that looks premium(2)
  • Ip69 rating for durability(2)

Cons

  • Bloatware(4)
  • Large bezels and low resolution(2)
  • Struggles with low light photography(2)
  • No charger included(2)

7 Expert Reviews

85
Independent publication12/2020

The OPPO A5 2020 is the best budget phone you've never heard of, offering great battery life, solid performance, and good camera quality for its price point.

85
Independent publication09/2025

The Oppo A5 Pro 5G is a solid, budget device with a long-lasting battery and very durable build quality that impressed even a teenager.

84
Independent publication08/2025

The OPPO A5 5G is an entry-level phone priced at just $299 that offers decent, consistent performance with excellent battery life and a stunning design, though it has some performance limitations.

74
Independent publication07/2025

The Oppo A5 Pro 5G is a great phone for people on a budget who prioritise battery life and durability above all else.

72
Independent publication09/2025

With really great battery life the OPPO A5 5G is a good option for those who want a smarter dumb phone.

65
Established publication06/2025

An affordable phone that keeps going all day – but this is not the budget camera champ I was hoping for.

65
Established publication08/2025

The Oppo A5 5G offers good value with its huge battery and robust build, but a sub-standard display and underwhelming camera set-up drop it behind the budget phone pack.