OPPO A5 5G vs Realme 16x 5G
21.8Performance20
45.2Display49.9
29Camera29
61.9Battery71.3
60Features36
7 spec wins — OPPO A5 5G4 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OPPO A5 5G scores 39.7 against 39.6 for Realme 16x 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — OPPO A5 5G edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A5 5G
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 11% lower weight: 194 g vs 217 g
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Realme 16x 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 62
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 17% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.81 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1604x720 | 720x1570 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi+4% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 %+3% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 778Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,925Bottom 13% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+17% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g+11% | 217 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+9% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |