The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 7.4 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- against A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Oppo F29, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 248,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 943 | 943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,748 | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 660 + 4 × 2.1 GHz Kryo 660 | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.7 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 89.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 394 ppi Best value |
| 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 | Gorilla Glass 7i, AMOLED, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| 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 B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 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 802.11a/b/g, 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, 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 Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, NFC |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.12 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.89 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A5m | F29 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers |
