A5
6.67″ · LCD · 90 Hz · Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
128 GB · 4 GB RAM · Mist White · UK CPH2727Full product profile
Mist White6.67″ · LCD · 90 Hz · Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
128 GB · 4 GB RAM · Mist White · UK CPH2727Full product profile
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6.7″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 2500
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A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
Published device weight, without a case.
Schematic balance · not a physical simulation
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Deca-core. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Typical UK battery capacity; not an independent runtime measurement.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Module details: Main (wide): 50 MP, f/1.8, FOV 76°, 5P lens, AF; Monochrome: 2 MP, f/2.4, FOV 89°, 3P lens; Front: 5 MP, f/2.2, FOV 77°, 3P lens
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Video recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Details: 6.67-inch LCD; 1604 × 720 pixels; 264 ppi; up to 90 Hz refresh (60/90 Hz); touch sampling up to 180 Hz (default 120 Hz); 16.7 million colours (8-bit); Vivid mode 83% DCI-P3, Natural mode 71% sRGB; 850 nits typical, 1000 nits typical in high-brightness mode (HBM); 89.9% screen ratio
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Measured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
OPPO lists a maximum of 90 Hz, switching between 60 and 90 Hz; the active rate depends on content and settings.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
OPPO's UK pages state no software-update period or Android upgrade count for this model; it launches with ColorOS 15.0.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Details: 6000 mAh / 23.52 Wh typical (5860 mAh / 22.98 Wh rated); wired charging: 45 W SUPERVOOC, 15 W VOOC, 33 W PPS, 13.5 W PD
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 45 W wired charging support. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Conditional manufacturer rating. See the product-page test notes; not a guarantee against water damage.
OPPO UK A5 product features, images and claim conditionsSamsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. One page footnote describes the solid-object condition as protection against objects greater than 1 mm, while the rating itself is stated as IP68.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product pageCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Counts every rear camera module OPPO lists, including any monochrome or depth module.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Measured as a rectangle; rounded corners reduce the usable screen area.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Details: 4 GB physical RAM; 128 GB storage. RAM type: LPDDR4X. Storage type: UFS 2.1.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA bands 1/5/8; LTE FDD bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; LTE TDD bands 38/40/41. UK specification; OPPO notes that live-network functions depend on the carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK. No 5G bands are listed.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
The main camera has autofocus. The manufacturer does not say whether the rear cameras have optical stabilisation.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
The front camera row lists resolution, aperture, FOV and lens elements only; autofocus is neither stated nor excluded.
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The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
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Samsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
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Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.
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Up to seven major Android OS upgrades from launch software (One UI 9 based on Android 17); not seven upgrades remaining from a later purchase.
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One of each. No charger is listed; OPPO notes contents may vary by market.
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Manufacturer states front and back protection with an aluminium alloy frame. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
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Manufacturer-described lab testing under controlled conditions. OPPO states it does not guarantee damage-proof performance; not an independent drop test.
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OPPO lists a Nano-SIM card only and does not mention eSIM.
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Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
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From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.
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OPPO publishes no HDR peak-brightness figure. Its specification gives 850 nits typical and 1000 nits typical in high-brightness mode, which are not HDR peak measurements.
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Rear video is listed up to 1080p 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OPPO's specification lists wired charging only and does not mention wireless charging, so support is unknown rather than assumed absent.
OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)Not verified for this exact model.
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OPPO states no wireless charging power for this model.
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6 shared fields have the same recorded value.
Forget the brand for a moment. Which set of specs feels more like you?
Manufacturer specifications verified for both phones. Your choice doesn’t change the comparison above.
No category can be scored for both phones, so no score is shown. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.
How we calculate scores128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Approximate ('about') manufacturer value for the model, including battery. OPPO notes that size and weight may vary by configuration, manufacturing process and measurement; no colour-specific weight is published.
OPPOMeasured as a rectangle; rounded corners reduce the usable screen area.
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The UK specification explicitly includes physical Nano-SIM support.
OPPOConditional manufacturer rating. See the product-page test notes; not a guarantee against water damage.
OPPOOPPO lists a maximum of 90 Hz, switching between 60 and 90 Hz; the active rate depends on content and settings.
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Counts every rear camera module OPPO lists, including any monochrome or depth module.
OPPO128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
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Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
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Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. One page footnote describes the solid-object condition as protection against objects greater than 1 mm, while the rating itself is stated as IP68.
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