OPPO A5 Series: Durable 5G Smartphones with Long Battery Life

OPPO A5 / A5 Pro / A5 Vitality Edition (2025)

Product Overview: Launched in March 2025 (A5/A5 Vitality Edition) and December 2024 (A5 Pro), the OPPO A5 series targets budget – to – mid – range users prioritizing durability, long battery life, and reliable 5G performance. All run Android 15 – based ColorOS 15, with IP66/IP68/IP69K dust/water resistance and 2 – meter drop protection—rare in this segment. The lineup focuses on large batteries (5800–6500 mAh), 45 W fast charging, and AI – enhanced dual – rear cameras, with the Pro variant adding a premium display and faster chip for better gaming/media, while the Vitality Edition emphasizes outdoor – friendly features like enhanced volume and wet – hand touch.

Core Specifications Comparison

Component	OPPO A5 (2025)	OPPO A5 Pro (2024)	OPPO A5 Vitality Edition (2025)
Model Alias	PKQ110 (China)	PKP110 (China), CPH2695 (Global)	PKV110 (China), A5 Energy (Global)
Display	6.7 – inch 1080p OLED (2412×1080, 394 ppi), 120 Hz adaptive, 1000 nits peak, flat, under – display fingerprint	6.7 – inch 1080p AMOLED (2412×1080, 394 ppi), 120 Hz adaptive, 1200 nits peak, curved, under – display fingerprint	6.67 – inch HD+ AMOLED (1604×720, 270 ppi), 120 Hz adaptive, 800 nits peak, flat, side – mounted fingerprint
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm, octa – core: 4×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 + 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 660), Adreno 710	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm, octa – core: 4×2.5 GHz Cortex – A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex – A55), Mali – G615 MP2	MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (4nm, octa – core: 2×2.2 GHz Cortex – A76 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex – A55), Mali – G57 MC2
Memory & Storage	8/12 GB LPDDR5 RAM; 128/256/512 GB UFS 3.1, non – expandable	8/12 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256/512 GB UFS 3.1, non – expandable	8/12 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 256/512 GB UFS 2.2, microSD expandable up to 1 TB
Rear Camera	50 MP wide (Samsung JNS, f/1.8, PDAF)+200 MP monochrome (f/2.4)	50 MP wide (OmniVision OV50D, f/1.8, OIS)+200 MP depth (f/2.4)	50 MP wide (Samsung JNS, f/1.8, PDAF)+200 MP monochrome (f/2.4)
Front Camera	8 MP (f/2.0, 1080p@30fps)OPPO	16 MP (f/2.4, 1080p@30fps)	8 MP (f/2.0, 1080p@30fps)
Battery & Charging	6500 mAh; 45 W SUPERVOOC wired, 0–100% in ~60 mins, extreme cold charging support	5800 mAh; 80 W SUPERVOOC wired, 0–100% in ~35 mins	5800 mAh; 45 W SUPERVOOC wired, 0–100% in ~60 mins
Design & Build	161.6×74.5×7.7 mm, 186 g; glass back + aluminum frame; IP68/IP69K, 2m drop – proof; colors: Graphite Black, Mist White	162.8×76.6×7.8 mm, 194 g; glass back + aluminum frame; IP68/IP69K (Vitality 2.0, 45℃ water resistance); colors: Starry Black, Ocean Blue	164.8×75.5×7.8 mm, 194 g; plastic back + aluminum frame; IP68/IP69K, 2m drop – proof; colors: Graphite Black, Mint Green, Coral Pink
Connectivity	5G, Wi – Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR blaster, stereo speakers, USB – C, no 3.5 mm jackOPPO	5G, Wi – Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR blaster, stereo speakers (enhanced), USB – C, no 3.5 mm jack	5G, Wi – Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, IR blaster, single speaker, USB – C, 3.5 mm jack

Key Feature Breakdown

1. Durability & Outdoor Readiness

IP66/IP68/IP69K Certification: All models resist dust, high – pressure water jets, and 1.5m immersion for 30 mins; A5 Pro adds “Vitality 2.0” for 45℃ hot water resistance.
2 – Meter Drop Protection: Reinforced “Diamond Architecture” frame survives drops on concrete.
Vitality Edition Exclusives: 300% max speaker volume, 200% earpiece volume, wet – hand/oil – hand touch optimization, and “Outdoor Mode” for direct – sunlight visibility.

2. Performance & Software

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 / Dimensity 7300/6300: The A5 Pro’s Dimensity 7300 leads in gaming (Adaptive Frame Booster for 120 fps stability), while the A5 and Vitality Edition chips handle daily tasks and light gaming efficiently.
ColorOS 15 Enhancements: AI Battery Saver extends runtime by 30%, Game Space with thermal control, and cross – device sync with OPPO tablets/laptops. 3 major OS updates + 4 years of security patches are promised.

3. Camera Capabilities

50 MP Main Sensors: The A5/A5 Vitality Edition uses Samsung JNS; the A5 Pro uses OmniVision OV50D with OIS for sharper low – light shots.
AI Imaging Modes: All have Night Mode, Portrait Bokeh, and Underwater Camera (works up to 1.5m depth)OPPO.
Video Features: 4K@30fps (A5/A5 Pro), 1080p@60fps (all), and slow – motion (1080p@120fps / 720p@240fps)OPPO.

4. Battery & Charging

The 6500 mAh (A5) and 5800 mAh (Pro/Vitality) batteries deliver 2+ days of moderate use. 45 W/80 W charging minimizes downtime, with the Pro’s 80 W being the fastest in the lineup.

Market Position & Limitations

Market Position

Competes with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series, Samsung Galaxy A25, and vivo Y36 in the budget – to – mid – range bracket. Strong in emerging markets (India, Southeast Asia) due to durability, large batteries, and fast charging at affordable prices.

Limitations

Mixed Camera Hardware: The A5 Pro’s OIS is a plus, but all lack telephoto lenses, relying on 10x digital zoom that degrades quality at high magnifications.

No Wireless Charging: All rely on wired charging—standard for this price range.

Vitality Edition Display: HD+ resolution is less sharp than the A5/A5 Pro’s 1080p panels.

Non – Expandable Storage (A5/A5 Pro): Users must choose higher capacities upfront; only the Vitality Edition has a microSD slot.