Oppo A5 (2020)

OPPO A5 was launched in August 2018 and runs on the Android v8.1 operating system. It is powered by an Octacore 1.8 GHz, Cortex A53 processor and runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset. It comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The smartphone as an IPS LCD and measures 156.2 mm x 75.6 mm x 8.2 mm while weighing 168 grams.

The screen comes with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and 271 PPI pixel density while having a screen to body ratio of 80.85% and an aspect ratio of 19.9. the camera module features an 8MP f/2.2 front camera and a rear set up of 13MP+2MP camera with features such as Digital zoom and Face detection. It is backed up by a 4230 mAh battery while its connectivity features include Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, Volte, etc.

DESIGN

The OPPO A5 is very similar to the Oppo A9 with its major difference being on the camera set up. The solid design of the device will intrigue you at first sight as it creates a premium feel. You will be able to see and feel the difference through the 3D Aesthetics design that takes everything to another dimension. The ergonomic body was designed for a better grip and a thinner visual experience.

On the right of the device, one can find the power buttons, while the volume rockers are placed at the left. The headphone jack is placed at the bottom of the device together with the speaker grille. One can also find the USB-C as the data port. The fingerprint scanner is found at the back. The phone is relatively thick as it weighs 9.1mm and has a dimension of 16.3. The back is plastic and has a basic transparent Silicone case.

DISPLAY

The A5 comes with a 6.5-inch display which is large and tall. It has a new waterdrop notch which is embodied with Sunlight screen and Blue shield. This acts as the crown of the phone’s large content display. Its dynamic pixel adjustment allows you to read under the sunlight while the Blue light protects your vision and prevents eye fatigue. It has so much to offer under one screen with the IPS LCD capacitive touch screen that comes with a 720 x 1520 pixels resolution.

The display also features a teardrop notch at the top of the screen with the bezels being slim and narrow thus allowing the screen to pop out. The Full –Screen display mode allows you to opt for apps to hide the notch or not. The device is an idea for anyone who wants a large display phone on a low budget.

CAMERA

Get a camera for every occasion with the OpponA5 12MP Rear Quad Camera and a further 8MP Front Camera. The device features five separate cameras in a single phone. the 12MP rear main camera is meant for maximum photo resolution while an ultra-wide 119° rear lens is built to take panoramic shots. The two rear lenses can provide artistic effects as the 8MP front camera provides AI Beautification. The sensors and lens aperture offer black and white depth photography. The video quality od the device is 4K at 30 frames per second and also has built-in video stabilization that can be taken advantage of.

SOFTWARE

Oppo A5 runs on Oppo’s ColorOS 6 that is based on Android 9. The version features an app drawer, a vertical scroll that has a similarity to Android, and several customizations that are available at the home screen. The main extra parts are the Smart Assistant home screen as well as the one-handed aid. The smart assistant is a lineup of widgets while one-handed aid appears as little box upon flicking it from the side of the screen. The User interface has an all-new design that includes Smart riding mode, Smart assistance, Navigation, Swipe-Up Gesture, and OPPO Cloud Service.

PERFORMANCE

Oppo A5 comes with the same CPU as the Oppo A9 which is Snapdragon 665. Its processor is Octa-core, 1.8 GHz, Cortex A53 and it runs an Adreno 610GPU. The general performance is averagely good.

Everything is made to be snappier with the snapdragon that comes with a game boost of 2.0. Being in unison with the 4GB RAM, it can provide faster rates of performance while at the same time lowering the power consumption. Gaming is unlimited with the device as it allows users to play unending games without experiencing any lags. Frame boost and Touch boost are also incorporated to make gaming to be smoother.

BATTERY

The device has a li-on non-removable 5000 mAh battery which lasts up to three days while on a single charge. You will be able to have power in your hands and enjoy watching videos on your phone without worrying about low battery. The 5000mAh battery can also reverse charge all other devices making it efficient.

STORAGE

The 64 /128GB storage that is found in the device will allow you to store massive content in your device without necessarily transferring them to the Oppo cloud. As part of storage, you can further add an expandable memory of up to 256 GB. The combination of large storage space and Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 enhances the speed of the device and allows you to even play several games without experiencing lags.

CONNECTIVITY

The connectivity features of this device include: Wi-Fi 802.11,b/g/n, Hotspot,Bluetooth4.2,USB charging, micro USB 2.0, GPS with GLONASS. It also supports 2 Nano SIM cards