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OPPO A5 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36

What A5 Pro 5G does better (8) and where Galaxy A36 wins (18) — every spec side by side.

OPPO A5 Pro 5G
OPPO · 2025A5 Pro 5G
7.5Score
8 advantages≈ $210
vs
Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung · 2025Galaxy A36
8.1Score
18 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
6.0Display8.1
4.8Performance5.8
4.6Camera7.9
8.1Battery4.8
9.2Features9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

A5 Pro 5GGalaxy A36
75.5 × 164.87.878.2 × 162.97.4
A5 Pro 5GGalaxy A36Difference
Height164.8 mm162.9 mm+1.9 mm
Width75.5 mm78.2 mm−2.7 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.4 mm+0.4 mm
Weight194 g195 g−1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is A5 Pro 5G better than Galaxy A36?

  1. Battery capacity5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+16%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx9 vs IPx7+29%
  3. Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  4. Memory card slotYes · Galaxy A36: No
  5. Energy classA vs C
  6. Repairability classB vs C
  7. Drop resistance classA vs C
  8. Endurance per cycle62 h vs 42 h+49%

Why is Galaxy A36 better than A5 Pro 5G?

  1. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  2. OLED panelNo · A5 Pro 5G: Yes
  3. Optical stabilisationNo · A5 Pro 5G: Yes
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,010 vs 2,917+45%
  5. Peak brightness1,000 nits vs 1,900 nits+90%
  6. AnTuTu score596,993 vs 613,492+3%
  7. Pixel density264 ppi vs 385 ppi+46%
  8. Ultra-wide cameraNo · A5 Pro 5G: Yes
  9. Max video1080p vs 4K
  10. 4K selfie videoNo · A5 Pro 5G: Yes
  11. eSIMNo · A5 Pro 5G: Yes
  12. Charged in 30 min43% vs 66%+53%
Specifications

Side by side

OPPO A5 Pro 5GOPPO A5 Pro 5G≈ $2107.5
Design
Weight194 g195 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.4 mm
Height164.8 mm162.9 mm
Width75.5 mm78.2 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protectionIP69IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx9IPx7
Glass protectionGorilla Glass 7i, Schott Xensation AlphaCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
ColoursPurpleLavender, Black, White, Lime
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelLCDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,604 px2,340 px
Pixel density264 ppi385 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,900 nits
Measured brightness—1,233 nits
Screen-to-body ratio86.3%86.5%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Chip makerMediatekQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali G57 MC2Adreno 710
AnTuTu score596,993613,492
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,0102,917
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—912
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/1.96"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera8 MP12 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Active use (test)—11.6 h
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charged in 30 min43%66%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-26.2 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
SensorsProximity sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Compass, FingerprintFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)—0.53 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceColorOS 15One UI 9
Major OS updates promised—6
EU label
Energy classAC
Battery charge cycles1,6002,000
Endurance per cycle62 h42 h
Repairability classBC
Drop resistance classAC
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