Oppo A5 Pro (China) vs S18 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

Oppo A5 Pro (China) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.6/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Oppo · 2024

Oppo A5 Pro (China)

Oppo A5 Pro (China)
87/ 100
Launch price$599
Vivo · 2024

S18 Pro

S18 Pro
81/ 100
Launch price$599
Head-to-head

Oppo A5 Pro (China) wins 3 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Oppo A5 Pro (China)
Oppo A5 Pro (China)
3 wins
S18 Pro
S18 Pro
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayValue
Oppo A5 Pro (China)S18 Pro
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedS18 Pro
    86
    90
  • CameraS18 Pro
    80
    90
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryOppo A5 Pro (China)
    95
    78
  • DisplayOppo A5 Pro (China)
    89
    62
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueOppo A5 Pro (China)
    85
    80
Key differences
  • Oppo A5 Pro (China) has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
  • Oppo A5 Pro (China) has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.56"
  • Oppo A5 Pro (China) is lighter180 g vs 189 g
  • S18 Pro has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 7300
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Oppo A5 Pro (China)
  • ✓9 g lighter (180 g), easier to hold
  • ✓Bigger 6,000 mAh battery (+1,300 mAh)
  • ✓6.7" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy S18 Pro
  • ✓108 MP main camera
  • ✓6.56" display

Full specifications

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SpecificationOppo A5 Pro (China)S18 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 Oppo A5 Pro (China) Wins Display
Screen typeAMOLEDNot listed
Screen Size6.7"6.56"
Resolution & DensityFHD+ / LTPO AMOLED N/A
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion60 Hz
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 S18 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorDimensity 7300 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedAdreno 740
Operating SystemAndroid Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage512 GB256GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 S18 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Cameraundefined MP, Triple Camera System108 MP
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lensundefined MP32 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Oppo A5 Pro (China) Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/AN/A
Weight180 g189 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Oppo A5 Pro (China) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingFast chargingN/A
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
BluetoothNot listedNot listed
USB Port & SpeedNot listedNot listed
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$599$599
Our verdict

Oppo A5 Pro (China) wins — BeastScore 86.6/100

After comparing all the specs, Oppo A5 Pro (China) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 86.6 vs top rival 81.0 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,300 mAh more).

Buy Oppo A5 Pro (China) if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.6 vs top rival 81.0 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,300 mAh more)

Buy S18 Pro if you want

Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 0 MP

Common questions

Which is better: Oppo A5 Pro (China) or S18 Pro?

Oppo A5 Pro (China) leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.6/100 compared to S18 Pro (81.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.6 vs top rival 81.0 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,300 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between Oppo A5 Pro (China) and S18 Pro?

Oppo A5 Pro (China) has a 6.7-inch display and 6000 mAh battery. S18 Pro has a 6.56-inch display and 4700 mAh battery.

How do Oppo A5 Pro (China) and S18 Pro compare for speed?

Oppo A5 Pro (China) scores 86/100 for performance; S18 Pro scores 90/100.

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