Budget phones, typically devices that cost $300 or less, usually don’t get many years of software support. You might get one operating system upgrade and a few years of security updates. However, the new Oppo A5 4G and A5x 4G phones subvert budget expectations in a big way.
As confirmed to WhistleOut Australia, the Oppo A5 phones come with guarantees of six years’ worth of security updates and three years of operating system updates. Considering the Oppo A5 costs $259, while the A5x costs $219, that’s a remarkable promise of post-launch support.
One trade-off is the lack of 5G connectivity across both phones. Not to be confused with the $299 A5 5G model, the 4G version is similar yet different in a few key areas. Both use a 1604 x 720 display, which was one of the main criticisms we had of the Oppo A5 5G.
Elsewhere, the A5 4G steps up the RAM from 4GB to 6GB, while abandoning the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset in favour of the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 processor. It shares the same 6,000mAh battery along with up to 45W wired charging speeds.
For the slightly lower price, the Oppo A5x 4G model retains 4GB of memory, while employing a 32MP main wide-angle camera — the other phones use a 50MP sensor instead.
Both the Oppo A5 4G models also come with an IP65 dust and water resistance rating. While that’s not quite as high as the Oppo A5 Pro 5G’s impressive IP69 rating, it’s still decent for the sub-$300 price.
But the true value lies in the software support. Six years of ongoing security updates is right up there with the seven years of support offered with Samsung and Google’s flagship phones.
Both the Oppo A5 4G and Oppo A5x 4G are out now in Australia from tech retailers, including JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks.
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