OPPO A5 5G vs Redmi 17
21.8Performance20
45.2Display40.9
29Camera29
61.9Battery71.3
60Features60
7 spec wins — OPPO A5 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 17
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OPPO A5 5G scores 39.7 against 40.2 for Redmi 17. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 17 edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A5 5G
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 41
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 21% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 825 nits
- 16% lower weight: 194 g vs 232 g
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 62
- 25% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1604x720 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi+4% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+21% | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 %+4% | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra |
| 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 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g+16% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+9% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |