OPPO A5 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
21.8Performance50.8
45.2Display53.3
29Camera47.3
61.9Battery47.9
60Features78.7
5 spec wins — OPPO A5 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 39.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and features (+19). OPPO A5 5G 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 battery score: 62 vs 48
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 54% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 165% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,100 vs 1,925
Display
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+9% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1604x720 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 425 ppi+61% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,750 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 %+3% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,658,175Bottom 49% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 552,625Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 410,856Bottom 46% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 273,971Bottom 50% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 420,723Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 778Bottom 18% | 1,950+151%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,925Bottom 13% | 5,100+165%Top 37% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+54% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 168 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.6 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |