OPPO mobile has just released the 2020 variant of their A5 smartphone. This unit comes upgraded specifications and features over it predecessor, from upgraded CPU to the presence of a quad camera setup at the back. It comes with a larger 6.5-inch screen, which 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.

An affordable A9 2020 The A9 2020 redefined the way OPPO wants to market the A-series-as a mid-range phone, not a budget offering. But its higher price tag relative to its specs and the competition make it a tough sell for budget-strapped shoppers.

Fantastic phone. Nice upgrade to my old phone. Nice camera especially selfie pics. Overall very satisfied with this choice.

The Oppo A5 2020 is just the kind of phone I end up recommending most often to friends. Its cost is low enough to make a SIM-free buy perfectly reasonable, it looks good and should have the CPU power, RAM and battery capacity to make use headache-free.

Big battery; Big screen; Sensible price; Smart looks

720p screen; Plastic back

If you're looking for an affordable phone there are plenty of good options, this Oppo A5 included among them. Its battery life is exceptional, with near two-day life, its screen is large, and its processor ample for tasks and games.

Large screen with little bezel interruption; Responsive rear fingerprint scanner; Brilliant battery life lasts for two days; Ample processing power; MicroSD slot for storage expansion

Screen gets a bit smeary; Screen could be higher resolution; Software a bit fussy; Quad camera a massive oversell - wide-angle doesn't offer anything in our review sample

The Oppo A5 2020 when judged against its price comes out very well indeed: for not much money at all, you get a device that is competent in most areas and really good in a couple.

Solid design; Superb battery life; Spacious screen

So-so performance; Unimpressive camera; Slow charging

This entry-level phone from Oppo has a lot to offer, including a great design and a lengthy battery life - find out more in our full review

The budget end of the handset market is a tough place, where compromises must be made to create a serviceable phone. In this case, the RAM, camera setup, screen and internal storage are all trimmed back.

Large minimal-bezel screen; Excellent battery life; Some nice 'digital wellbeing' features; Dual SIM and MicroSD slots

Disappointing cameras; Low-resolution IPS screen; Just 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage; No fast charging

The OPPO A5 2020 is a really, really good phone for the price. You get great performance, a great camera, great features and a great looking device! You really can’t ask for anything better at this price point.

A few tech shortcomings don’t stop this ultra-long-lasting phone becoming a budget favourite

Excellent battery life; Big screen; Good stereo speakers

Slow charging; Quad camera array is only 50% useful; Bog-standard low light images