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 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

The Oppo A5 2020 is great for the hardcore phone user who isn’t a hardcore tech snob. A big screen and battery let you stream a lot of music and video, and play games without having to worry about running out of charge. It can’t play every single game with maxed-out graphics. And even if it could, the 720p screen is not necessarily the best way to experience them. The quad camera isn’t as advanced as it sounds either. However, we’ve found living with the Oppo A5 2020 to be blissed-out. It has a good-enough screen, strong speakers, feels fast and can even take good photos while the sun is up.

Excellent battery life; Big screen; Good stereo speakers;

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

Excellent battery life; Big screen; Good stereo speakers;

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

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

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 Oppo A5 2020 is bread-and-butter proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune for some impressive bits of kit on a smartphone. With a 5000mAh battery, a large display and an aesthetically-pleasing design to boot. The camera isn’t as strong as what we’ve seen on other budget phones, but this is still a great buy.