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 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

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;

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

Oppo A5 2020 is a great phone if you’re feeling at all apprehensive about sporting a device that uses cheaper materials – none of your mates will clock this is a sub-£200 device. A big battery and display make for strong experience, even if a low resolution is a bit of a letdown.