The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A6i+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,100 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 409,000
- against 248,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
Oppo A5i, 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 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,100 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 394 ppi
- against 256 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 216 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,000 Best value | 248,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | 2×2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 660 cores plus 4 × 2.1 GHz Kryo 660 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Red, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 166.6 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 216 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP64 Best value | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 5,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 1,604 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi | 394 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1800, 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 B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value | LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A6i+ | A5i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
