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Highlights
- Oppo’s latest additions to its A-series lineup, the A5 Pro and the A5 Pro 5G, are engineered for those who demand reliability and endurance.
- Set to launch in India on April 24th, 2025, these devices break new ground in the mid-range category.
- The devices will combine military-grade durability with premium aesthetics, traits that are not commonly found at this price point.
In a world where smartphones are increasingly sleek, yet fragile, Oppo is taking a bold step with the recent unveiling of the Oppo A5 Pro and Oppo A5 Pro 5G. The brand, with these devices, has reimagined what a mid-range smartphone can be, blending robust durability with performance-ready hardware and modern design touches.
They aim to serve not only regular customers, but also those working in more rugged environments, or simply seeking a phone that can endure a lot more bumps and splashes. Set to launch in India on the 24th of April, 2025, the A5 Pro series brings with it two models: the 5G variant, built for those chasing high-speed connectivity, and the 4G variant, offering core performance essentials at a more accessible price tag. Yet despite these connectivity differences, both share their equal strengths in durability, battery life, and a user-friendly design.
An Industrial-Grade Durability Wrapped in a Stylish Package
One of the standout characteristics of both the A5 Pro 5G and the A5 Pro is their focus on physical durability, a feature that is often overlooked when it comes to mid-range devices. Both phones come with IP69, IP68, and IP66 certifications, offering an industry-first triple-layered defence against environmental challenges.
The IP69 rating, especially, means that the phones can withstand high-temperature water jets and are completely dust-tight, making them suitable for industrial environments or extreme outdoor use. These certifications are backed by military-grade (MIL-STD-810H) shock resistance, tested against 14 different stress protocols, such as drops, extreme temperatures, vibration, and humidity.
To achieve this, Oppo uses a 360° Armour Body design, which incorporates multiple layers of shock-absorbing materials, aluminium-alloy internal brackets, and structural reinforcements. The cover glass is 160% stronger than the standard screen protector as well, offering a whole new level of resistance to shattering and cracking.
Despite this rugged construction, Oppo does not compromise on style either. Both devices come with a vegan leather back, treated with Oppo Glow technology. This material is not only for a premium look, but also feels good to the touch, with resistance to fingerprints and being amazingly easy to clean. The smartphones are available in beautiful and sophisticated colours, namely Mocha Brown and Bloom Pink for the A5 Pro 5G, and Mocha Brown and Olive Green for the base A5 Pro.
Display for Both Indoors and Out
The display on both models is a 6.67-inch LCD panel, delivering a solid HD+ resolution that strikes the perfect balance between performance and power efficiency. The A5 Pro 5G, however, pulls a little further with a 120Hz refresh rate, making scrolling overall smoother and improving the visual and gaming experience. The A5 Pro offers a 90Hz refresh rate, which still exceeds the standard 60Hz found in many budget phones, and will offer ample fluidity for those who choose so.
Brightness peaks at 1000 nits, which ensures users have excellent visibility in outdoor conditions, such as under direct sunlight or while wearing polarised sunglasses. Both screens are equipped with Glove Touch technology as well, allowing the touch panel to respond even when the user is wearing gloves, a very practical addition for mechanics, field workers, and cold-weather users.
Performance and Hardware
Performance is where the two devices begin to diverge more clearly. The Oppo A5 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, built on a 6nm process. It offers better power efficiency and thermal control compared to older chipsets. The octa-core CPU includes 2 high-performance Cortex-A76 cores cocked at 2.4GHz, and 6 Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 2.0GHz.
It supports advanced 5G modern features like dual-mode 5G and smart network switching for seamless translation between cellular bands. Memory and storage configuration for the 5G model are generous, with options ranging from 6GB to 12GB of RAM and 128GB to 256GB of internal storage. There is also a microsd slot for further expansion, supporting up to 1 TB.
In contrast, the A5 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 Soc. While it lacks 5G connectivity, it is a capable performer when it comes to the usual tasks of multimedia consumption and light gaming. The chip, fabricated on a 6nm node, balances power and performance in an effective manner, also including an integrated AI engine for smoother camera processing and voice recognition.
The 4G model is available in 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage options, also expandable via microSD. Both devices support USB OTG, enabling them to act as hosts for external devices like flash drives, keyboards, and even DSLR cameras.
Battery Life: The SUPERVOOC 2.0
Another major strength is the battery, both phones house a massive 5800 mAh battery, which can comfortably last through a full day of intensive use, and often into a second day under moderate use. Whether the user is on-site all day, travelling, or using GPS navigation for hours, battery anxiety is virtually eliminated.
Charging is handled via 45W SUPERVOOC 2.0, a proprietary fast-charging technology that can refill the battery from 0% to 50% in about 30 minutes. In addition to speed, Oppo’s charging technology includes smart power management algorithms that reduce heat and slow long-term battery degradation, helping retain battery health over the years.
A Reliable Camera System
The camera system on both devices is designed with practicality in mind, rather than advanced computational photography. The rear dual-camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor with an aperture of f/1.8. This makes the devices capable of capturing good details in well-lit conditions, working well especially for documenting progress, scanning documents, or casual landscape photos.
Supporting the primary sensor is a 2MP monochrome camera for depth sensing, enhancing portrait shots with more accurate background separation. On the front, there is an 8MP snapper with an f/2.0 aperture, well-suited for selfies, facial recognition, and video calls. The camera software includes features like Night Mode, Portrait Mode, HDR Time-Lapse, all the bells and whistles, with video capped at 1080p@30FPS, ensuring a respectable recording quality for personal use.
ColorOS and Other Features
Running ColorOS, based on the latest Android version, the UI is clean and functional. It includes useful tools such as Smart Sidebar for quick access to apps, Split-Screen mode, and Floating Windows for multitasking. Privacy is also a strong focus, with App Lock, Private Safe, and detailed Permission Controls allowing users to manage data access on a granular level.
Performance optimisations such as RAM Expansions (using part of the main storage as RAM), Battery Guardian, and Performance Modes help ensure smooth operation throughout the day. Both phones are built for challenging signal environments. Oppo’s proprietary AI LinkBoost 2.0 and 360° surround antenna system enhance reception in areas with poor signal strength.
AI LinkBoost automatically evaluates the environment and boosts connectivity by switching antenna paths or optimising SIM priority. While the 4G model benefits from this enhanced connectivity suite, the 5G variant shines in urban and metro areas where high-speed mobile data can be fully utilised.
The devices also come equipped with dual stereo speakers, enhanced by Oppo’s Ultra Volume Mode. This feature can amplify audio output up to 300%, ensuring clear voice calls, notifications, and music playback even in loud environments such as traffic-heavy areas of job sites.
The Oppo A5 Pro 5G is positioned by the brand as a more performance-oriented option. With 5G connectivity, a higher refresh rate, and slightly better thermal management, it is suited for power users who require a future-proof device. On the other hand, the Oppo A5 pro offers nearly the same durability, display quality, battery, and camera hardware, albeit at a lower cost.
It is a fantastic choice for users who do not see 5G as a necessity and want a reliable, long-lasting device. Most of these specifications shared by the devices are similar to the Oppo A3 Pro 5G, so maybe we can expect a similar price tag for the devices, one that is under 20,000 INR.
