NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Oppo A5m is the better choice for performance and video recording: it scores 943 and 2748 in Geekbench 6, versus 782 and 2012 for the Oppo A5. The Oppo A5 suits buyers seeking a smoother display and 5G, with 120Hz and 5G mobile connectivity instead of the A5m’s 90Hz and LTE.
For performance, the A5m pairs a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 with UFS 2.1 storage, while the A5 uses a Dimensity 6300 and UFS 2.2. The A5m leads clearly in Geekbench, but the A5 reaches 405,000 in AnTuTu against 248,000 for the A5m. For video, the A5m records 4K at 30 fps; the A5 tops out at 1080p at 30 fps.
Connectivity splits the advantage: the A5m reaches Wi-Fi 6E, while the A5 stops at Wi-Fi 5, but the A5 offers Bluetooth 5.4 instead of Bluetooth 5.2 and adds 5G. Both share a 6,000 mAh battery, 45W fast charging, 8GB of RAM, 1,000 nits peak display brightness, and IP65 resistance; the choice is between performance and 4K video, or a 120Hz display and 5G.
Oppo A5m
The Oppo A5m is the better buy for higher Geekbench performance and 4K video recording.
Oppo A5
The Oppo A5 is the better buy for a 120Hz display and 5G connectivity.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A5m, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A5m, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 943
- against 782
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,748
- against 2,012
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- against A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Oppo A5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 405,000
- against 248,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 248,000 | 405,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 943 Best value | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,748 Best value | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 660 + 4 × 2.1 GHz Kryo 660 | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | Green, White |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 165.7 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, MIL-STD-810H | IP65, MIL-STD-810H |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 85 h 5 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | A5m | A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | CPH2735, PKW120 |
