Looking for a budget phone that can handle daily use, survive the occasional splash, and last the whole day on a single charge? OPPO’s new A5i is aiming to check all those boxes for entry-level buyers in the Philippines.
Why it matters: The OPPO A5i strengthens the brand’s budget lineup in the country, offering entry-level users a phone with a large display, high battery capacity, and water resistance, all for under PHP 6,000.
The A5i features a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits of brightness. It runs on a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 processor paired with 4 GB RAM and either 64 GB or 128 GB storage. For photos, it has an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie shooter.
It comes with a 5,100 mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. The phone is rated IP54 for splash resistance and complies with MIL-STD 810H for durability. Color options include classic finishes suited for a wide range of users.
OPPO A5i specifications
- Display: 6.67-inch HD+ LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, up to 1,000 nits brightness
- Processor: Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB
- Rear Cameras: 8 MP
- Selfie Camera: 5 MP
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
- Other Features: IP54 splash resistance, MIL-STD 810H compliance
- OS: ColorOS based on Android
- Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 5,100 mAh, 45W fast charging
- Colors: Nebula Red, Starry Purple
The OPPO A5i is available in stores and online at Lazada with 4 GB + 64 GB and 4 GB + 128 GB variants, priced at PHP 4,399 and PHP 5,699 respectively. It has also seen promotional discounts on select online platforms, with prices dropping to PHP 4,029 for the base model. Would you consider this as your next budget smartphone?
