Should You Upgrade from the A5 Pro to the Oppo A7 Pro 5G?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the A5 Pro to the Oppo A7 Pro 5G, 2 years apart.
Probably not — keep your A5 Pro
The Oppo A7 Pro 5G is 2 years newer than the A5 Pro, and the BeastScore rises from 83.1 to 83.8. The biggest improvements: display rated 22 points higher, 2,000 mah bigger battery. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 11 points lower, camera rated 4 points lower.
What you gain with the Oppo A7 Pro 5G
- +Display rated 22 points higher
- +2,000 mAh bigger battery
What you give up
- −Performance rated 11 points lower
- −Camera rated 4 points lower
- −0.1" smaller screen
- −4 GB less RAM
| Spec | A5 Pro | Oppo A7 Pro 5G | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 83.1 | 83.8 | No real change |
| Performance score | 90 | 79 | −11 (12%) |
| Camera score | 84 | 80 | −4 (5%) |
| Battery score | 96 | 95 | No real change |
| Display score | 62 | 84 | +22 (35%) |
| Battery capacity | 6,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh | +2,000 mAh (33%) |
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.6" | −0.1" |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | −4 GB (33%) |
Upgrade if…
- You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
- You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen
A5 Pro vs Oppo A7 Pro 5G: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the A5 Pro to the Oppo A7 Pro 5G?
Probably not — keep your A5 Pro. The Oppo A7 Pro 5G is 2 years newer than the A5 Pro, and the BeastScore rises from 83.1 to 83.8. The biggest improvements: display rated 22 points higher, 2,000 mah bigger battery. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 11 points lower, camera rated 4 points lower.
What is the biggest difference between the A5 Pro and Oppo A7 Pro 5G?
Display rated 22 points higher: 62 on the A5 Pro vs 84 on the Oppo A7 Pro 5G.
Does the Oppo A7 Pro 5G have a bigger battery than the A5 Pro?
The Oppo A7 Pro 5G has a 8,000 mAh battery versus 6,000 mAh on the A5 Pro (+2,000 mAh (33%)).
Who should upgrade to the Oppo A7 Pro 5G?
Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day; You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen.