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OPPO A5 5G vs Redmi 9

WINNER
OPPO A5 5G
39.7Inno Score
VS
Redmi 9

Xiaomi

Redmi 9

$149

26.6Inno Score
21.8Performance20
45.2Display29.6
29Camera20.5
61.9Battery39
60Features28
11 spec wins — OPPO A5 5G1 spec wins — Redmi 9

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO A5 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.7 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and battery (+23). Redmi 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the OPPO A5 5G

  • Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9

  • 49% higher Pixel density: 394 ppi vs 264 ppi

Display

Display comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Redmi 9
SpecOPPO A5 5GRedmi 9
Screen size6.67 ″+2%6.53 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1604x7202340x1080
Pixel density264 ppi394 ppi+49%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits—
Screen-to-body89.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Redmi 9
SpecOPPO A5 5GRedmi 9
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G80
AnTuTu—260,000
Geekbench 6 (single)778+90%Bottom 18%410Bottom 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,925+46%Bottom 13%1,320Bottom 2%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB32GB / 64GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Redmi 9
SpecOPPO A5 5GRedmi 9
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Redmi 9
SpecOPPO A5 5GRedmi 9
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,020 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Redmi 9
SpecOPPO A5 5GRedmi 9
Weight194 g+2%198 g
Thickness8 mm+12%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP65—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Redmi 9
SpecOPPO A5 5GRedmi 9
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Redmi 9
SpecOPPO A5 5GRedmi 9
OS at launchAndroid 15 (ColorOS 15)Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Redmi 9
SpecOPPO A5 5GRedmi 9
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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