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OPPO A5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
OPPO128 GB

A5

6.67″ · LCD · 90 Hz · Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1

128 GB · 4 GB RAM · Mist White · UK CPH2727Full product profile
OPPO A5 in Mist White, official product viewMist White
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the A5 if…

Choose the Galaxy S26 FE if…

Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 14 verified differences
Samsung128 GB

Galaxy S26 FE

6.7″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 2500

128 GB · Pistachio · UK SM-S741BLGDEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in Pistachio, official product viewPistachio
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Galaxy S26 FESamsung Exynos 2500

Deca-core. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.

Explore the full specifications
BOTH PHONES

The same weight.

Published device weight, without a case.

A5
193g
Galaxy S26 FE
193g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Galaxy S26 FE

0.03″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

A5
6.67″
Galaxy S26 FE
6.7″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

A5
Not verified
Galaxy S26 FE
3×From the published optical-zoom listing

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

A5
Not verified
Galaxy S26 FE
Up to 29h

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

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.

Typical battery capacity

In Visual facts
A56000 mAh
Galaxy S26 FE4900 mAh
Sources
A5

Typical UK battery capacity; not an independent runtime measurement.

OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)
Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Capacity, 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.

Camera system

A5Main: 50 MP (f/1.8); Monochrome: 2 MP; Front: 5 MP; Video: up to 1080p 30 fps
Galaxy S26 FERear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps
Sources
A5

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)
Galaxy S26 FE

Video recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

A56.67-inch LCD; 1604 × 720; up to 90 Hz; 1000 nits (HBM)
Galaxy S26 FE6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
A5

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)
Galaxy S26 FE

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-S741BLGDEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Software update policy

A5Not published
Galaxy S26 FESecurity updates until 30 September 2033
Sources
A5

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)
Galaxy S26 FE

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

A56000 mAh; 45 W wired
Galaxy S26 FE4900 mAh
Sources
A5

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)
Galaxy S26 FE

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-S741BLGDEUB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Manufacturer ingress-protection claims

In Visual facts
A5IP65
Galaxy S26 FEIP68
Sources
A5

Conditional manufacturer rating. See the product-page test notes; not a guarantee against water damage.

OPPO UK A5 product features, images and claim conditions
Galaxy S26 FE

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.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (3)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Regional SIM / network configuration

A5UK model CPH2727; dual SIM (Nano-SIM); 4G
Galaxy S26 FEUK SM-S741BLGDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
A5

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)
Galaxy S26 FE

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-S741BLGDEUB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (116)

Front camera optical stabilisation

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed video playback

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FE29 hours
Sources
A5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FEWi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4
Sources
A5

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Android OS upgrade commitment

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FE7 upgrades
Sources
A5

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

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.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wi-Fi

A5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n; 2.4 GHz (20/40 MHz) and 5 GHz (20/40/80 MHz); 1 × 1 SISO; WLAN Display; WLAN tethering
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK box contents

A5Phone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide, safety guide
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

One of each. No charger is listed; OPPO notes contents may vary by market.

OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover glass

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FECorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
A5

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer states front and back protection with an aluminium alloy frame. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Drop and impact durability testing

A5Multi-angle drop and high-intensity impact tests based on MIL-STD 810H methodologies; SGS certification
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

Manufacturer-described lab testing under controlled conditions. OPPO states it does not guarantee damage-proof performance; not an independent drop test.

OPPO UK A5 product features, images and claim conditions
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

eSIM support

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

OPPO lists a Nano-SIM card only and does not mention eSIM.

OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FE3×
Sources
A5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Launch software listed by manufacturer

A5ColorOS 15.0
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Comparable HDR peak brightness

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

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.

OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)
Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

A5264 ppi
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G FDD LTE

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FEB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources
A5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G FDD Sub6

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FEN1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
A5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Camera - Zoom

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FEOptical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Sources
A5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FEAccelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
A5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Battery

A55860mAh/22.98Wh (Rated); 6000mAh/23.52Wh (Typical)
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Fast Charge

A545W SUPERVOOC, 15W VOOC, 33W PPS, 13.5W PD
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Front

A55MP, f/2.2, FOV 77°, 3P lens
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear

A5Wide angle: 50MP, f/1.8, FOV 76°, 5P lens, AF supported; Monochrome: 2MP, f/2.4, FOV 89°, 3P lens
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Shooting Mode

A5Rear: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PRO, Panorama, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, Time-Lapse, Sticker, HI-RES, Hypertext, Google Lens; Front: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, Time-Lapse, Sticker, Retouch, Screen Fill Light, HI-RES
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular Network — Frequency Band

A5GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz; WCDMA: Band 1/5/8; LTE FDD: Band 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; LTE TDD: Band 38/40/41
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular Network — SIM Card Type

A5Nano-SIM card
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chips — SoC

A5Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 Mobile Platform
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Bluetooth® Audio Codec

A5SBC, AAC, aptX
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Bluetooth® Version

A5Bluetooth 5.0, Low Energy
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — WLAN

A5Wi-Fi 2.4G, Wi-Fi 5G, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n; WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering; Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M; Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M; 1 x 1 SISO
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Brightness

A5Normal brightness: 850 nits (Typical); HBM: 1000 nits (Typical)
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Colour Depth

A516.7 million colours (8-bit)
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Colour Gamut

A5Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3; Natural mode: 71% sRGB
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Refresh Rate

A5Maximum: 90Hz (60/90Hz)
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Touch Sampling Rate

A5Maximum: 180Hz; Default: 120Hz
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In the Box — In the Box

A5Phone x 1; USB Data Cable x 1; SIM Ejector Tool x 1; Safety Guide x 1; Quick Guide x 1
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Location Technology — GNSS

A5Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Location Technology — Others

A5Supports A-GPS assisted positioning, wireless LAN positioning, cellular network positioning; Supports A-GNSS assisted positioning, WLAN positioning, cellular network positioning
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating System — Operating System

A5ColorOS 15.0
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors — Sensors

A5Proximity sensor; Accelerometer; Side fingerprint sensor; Geomagnetic induction
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage — RAM and ROM Capacities

A54GB + 128GB
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video — Front

A5Supported: 1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps; Support Dual-view video shooting
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video — Rear

A5Supported: 1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps; Support video zoom shooting; SLO-MO: 720P 120fps; Time-Lapse: 1080P 30fps
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

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)
Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum published wireless charging power

A5Not verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
A5

OPPO states no wireless charging power for this model.

OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs145 specificationsA5Galaxy S26 FE
193g
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.
193g
165.71 × 76.24 × 7.99 mm (height × width × thickness), Mist White
161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (height × width × depth)
Size and Weight — Height
Sources
about 165.71mm
Not verified
Size and Weight — Width
Sources
about 76.24mm
Not verified
Size and Weight — Thickness
Sources
about 7.99mm
Not verified
Size and Weight — Weight
Sources
about 193g
Not verified
Form Factor
Sources
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
6.67″
Screen diagonal · Measured as a rectangle; rounded corners reduce the usable screen area.
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Pixel density
Sources
264 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
90Hz
Maximum display refresh rate · OPPO lists a maximum of 90 Hz, switching between 60 and 90 Hz; the active rate depends on content and settings.
120Hz
6.67-inch LCD; 1604 × 720; up to 90 Hz; 1000 nits (HBM)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
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Manufacturer pixel density
Sources
264 ppi
Not verified
Display — Size
Sources
6.67"
Not verified
Display — Screen Ratio
Sources
89.9%
Not verified
Display — Resolution
Sources
720 x 1604 Pixels
Not verified
Display — Refresh Rate
Sources
Maximum: 90Hz (60/90Hz)
Not verified
Display — Touch Sampling Rate
Sources
Maximum: 180Hz; Default: 120Hz
Not verified
Display — Colour Gamut
Sources
Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3; Natural mode: 71% sRGB
Not verified
Display — Colour Depth
Sources
16.7 million colours (8-bit)
Not verified
Display — Pixel Density
Sources
264 PPI
Not verified
Display — Brightness
Sources
Normal brightness: 850 nits (Typical); HBM: 1000 nits (Typical)
Not verified
Display — Panel
Sources
LCD
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3×From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.
2
Counts every rear camera module OPPO lists, including any monochrome or depth module.
3
Not verifiedRear video is listed up to 1080p 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Yes
Main: 50 MP (f/1.8); Monochrome: 2 MP; Front: 5 MP; Video: up to 1080p 30 fpsModule 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
Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
Camera — Rear
Sources
Wide angle: 50MP, f/1.8, FOV 76°, 5P lens, AF supported; Monochrome: 2MP, f/2.4, FOV 89°, 3P lens
Not verified
Camera — Front
Sources
5MP, f/2.2, FOV 77°, 3P lens
Not verified
Camera — Shooting Mode
Sources
Rear: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PRO, Panorama, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, Time-Lapse, Sticker, HI-RES, Hypertext, Google Lens; Front: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, Time-Lapse, Sticker, Retouch, Screen Fill Light, HI-RES
Not verified
YesAutofocus is stated for the rear main (wide) camera; the 2MP monochrome module lists no AF.
Yes
Not verifiedThe main camera has autofocus. The manufacturer does not say whether the rear cameras have optical stabilisation.
Yes
Not verifiedThe front camera row lists resolution, aperture, FOV and lens elements only; autofocus is neither stated nor excluded.
No
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera - Zoom
Sources
Not verified
Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
Not verified
12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
29 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
6000 mAh; 45 W wiredDetails: 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
4900 mAhTypical 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.
6000 mAhTypical UK battery capacity; not an independent runtime measurement.
4900 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
45 WCompatible charger and cable required; negotiated power depends on protocol and conditions.
45 WSamsung FAQ claim of 45 W wired charging (15 W wireless is stated separately); the spec lists a 10–45 W required charger power. Samsung does not say a charger is included; charge times have not been independently measured.
Battery — Battery
Sources
5860mAh/22.98Wh (Rated); 6000mAh/23.52Wh (Typical)
Not verified
Battery — Fast Charge
Sources
45W SUPERVOOC, 15W VOOC, 33W PPS, 13.5W PD
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
Not verified
1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
Not verified
10 / 45
Not publishedOPPO's UK pages state no software-update period or Android upgrade count for this model; it launches with ColorOS 15.0.
Security updates until 30 September 2033This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Stereo Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
A5No source recorded
Not verified
7 upgradesUp to seven major Android OS upgrades from launch software (One UI 9 based on Android 17); not seven upgrades remaining from a later purchase.
Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Samsung Exynos 2500Deca-core. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
4 GB RAM (LPDDR4X); 128 GB storage (UFS 2.1)Details: 4 GB physical RAM; 128 GB storage. RAM type: LPDDR4X. Storage type: UFS 2.1.
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
UK model CPH2727; dual SIM (Nano-SIM); 4GBands: 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.
UK SM-S741BLGDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)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.
IP65Conditional manufacturer rating. See the product-page test notes; not a guarantee against water damage.
IP68Samsung 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.
NoThe UK specification explicitly includes physical Nano-SIM support.
No
Launch software listed by manufacturer
Sources
ColorOS 15.0
Not verified
Bluetooth
Sources
Bluetooth 5.0, Low Energy
Not verified
Wi-Fi
Sources
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n; 2.4 GHz (20/40 MHz) and 5 GHz (20/40/80 MHz); 1 × 1 SISO; WLAN Display; WLAN tethering
Not verified
NFC
Sources
Yes
Not verified
UK box contents
Sources
Phone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide, safety guideOne of each. No charger is listed; OPPO notes contents may vary by market.
Not verified
Yes
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
YesOPPO lists a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Storage — RAM and ROM Capacities
Sources
4GB + 128GB
Not verified
Storage — RAM Type
Sources
LPDDR4X
Not verified
Storage — ROM Specifications
Sources
UFS 2.1
Not verified
Storage — Phone Storage Card
Sources
Supported
Not verified
Storage — USB OTG
Sources
Supported
Not verified
Video — Rear
Sources
Supported: 1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps; Support video zoom shooting; SLO-MO: 720P 120fps; Time-Lapse: 1080P 30fps
Not verified
Video — Front
Sources
Supported: 1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps; Support Dual-view video shooting
Not verified
Chips — SoC
Sources
Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 Mobile Platform
Not verified
Chips — CPU
Sources
8 cores
Not verified
Chips — GPU
Sources
Adreno 610@1050MHz
Not verified
Biometrics — Fingerprint
Sources
Supported
Not verified
Biometrics — Facial Recognition
Sources
Supported
Not verified
Sensors — Sensors
Sources
Proximity sensor; Accelerometer; Side fingerprint sensor; Geomagnetic induction
Not verified
Cellular Network — SIM 2
Sources
Supported
Not verified
Cellular Network — SIM Card Type
Sources
Nano-SIM card
Not verified
Cellular Network — Frequency Band
Sources
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz; WCDMA: Band 1/5/8; LTE FDD: Band 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; LTE TDD: Band 38/40/41
Not verified
Connectivity — WLAN
Sources
Wi-Fi 2.4G, Wi-Fi 5G, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n; WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering; Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M; Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M; 1 x 1 SISO
Not verified
Connectivity — Bluetooth® Version
Sources
Bluetooth 5.0, Low Energy
Not verified
Connectivity — Bluetooth® Audio Codec
Sources
SBC, AAC, aptX
Not verified
Connectivity — USB Interface
Sources
USB Type-C
Not verified
Connectivity — Earphone Jack
Sources
3.5mm jack
Not verified
Connectivity — NFC
Sources
Supported
Not verified
Operating System — Operating System
Sources
ColorOS 15.0
Not verified
Location Technology — GNSS
Sources
Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Not verified
Location Technology — Others
Sources
Supports A-GPS assisted positioning, wireless LAN positioning, cellular network positioning; Supports A-GNSS assisted positioning, WLAN positioning, cellular network positioning
Not verified
In the Box — In the Box
Sources
Phone x 1; USB Data Cable x 1; SIM Ejector Tool x 1; Safety Guide x 1; Quick Guide x 1
Not verified
Manufacturer shop SKU
Sources
5011100448
Not verified
Drop and impact durability testing
Sources
Multi-angle drop and high-intensity impact tests based on MIL-STD 810H methodologies; SGS certificationManufacturer-described lab testing under controlled conditions. OPPO states it does not guarantee damage-proof performance; not an independent drop test.
Not verified
USB connection
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.
Manufacturer UK reference price
Sources
Not verified
£699Samsung UK price for this configuration in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
Not verified
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
Not verified
102.0
Number of SIM
Sources
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
Not verified
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
5G SDL Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N75(1500+)
USB Interface
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C
Not verified
No
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.4
Not verified
Yes
PC Sync.
Sources
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
Not verified
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Removable
Sources
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
Not verified
No
Cover glass
Sources
A5No source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Manufacturer states front and back protection with an aluminium alloy frame. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Not verifiedComparable HDR peak brightness · 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.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedOPPO's specification lists wired charging only and does not mention wireless charging, so support is unknown rather than assumed absent.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum published wireless charging power
Sources
Not verifiedOPPO states no wireless charging power for this model.
Not verified
eSIM support
Sources
Not verifiedOPPO lists a Nano-SIM card only and does not mention eSIM.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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OPPO A5

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight193 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

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.

OPPO
Width76.24 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Thickness7.99 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Display size6.67 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Measured as a rectangle; rounded corners reduce the usable screen area.

OPPO
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

OPPO
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

OPPO
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

OPPO lists a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

OPPO
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK specification explicitly includes physical Nano-SIM support.

OPPO
IP ratingIP65Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Conditional manufacturer rating. See the product-page test notes; not a guarantee against water damage.

OPPO
RAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Pixel density264 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Maximum refresh rate90 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

OPPO lists a maximum of 90 Hz, switching between 60 and 90 Hz; the active rate depends on content and settings.

OPPO
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Counts every rear camera module OPPO lists, including any monochrome or depth module.

OPPO
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

OPPO
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. OPPO UK A5 complete technical specifications (CPH2727)OPPO · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. OPPO UK A5 product features, images and claim conditionsOPPO · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. OPPO UK A5 selected colour, memory and official product galleryOPPO · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight193 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width76.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.4 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback29 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

Samsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

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.

Samsung
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list price£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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