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OPPO A5 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

OPPO A5 5G
39.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VI
55.2Inno Score
21.8Performance55.2
45.2Display51.4
29Camera55.8
61.9Battery49.1
60Features73.3
5 spec wins — OPPO A5 5G10 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 39.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and camera (+27). 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 49
  • 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 45
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
  • 253% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 1,925

Display

Display comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecOPPO A5 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Screen size6.67 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO OLED
Resolution1604x7201080x2340
Pixel density264 ppi396 ppi+50%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,862 nits+86%
Screen-to-body89.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecOPPO A5 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Geekbench 6 (single)778Bottom 18%2,250+189%Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,925Bottom 13%6,804+253%Top 25%
Wild Life Extreme stability—52 %Bottom 9%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecOPPO A5 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—7.1 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@120fps
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecOPPO A5 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+50%30 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecOPPO A5 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Weight194 g192 g+1%
Thickness8 mm+3%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP65IP65/IP68
Frame material—Metal

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecOPPO A5 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecOPPO A5 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
OS at launchAndroid 15 (ColorOS 15)Android 14
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO A5 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecOPPO A5 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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