Head to head

Oppo A7 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 53 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Oppo A7 Pro still wins on battery & charging and display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi A5 takes it by 13.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Oppo A7 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Oppo A7 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Oppo A7 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 57,000 less.
  • Oppo A7 Pro packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo A7 Pro charges 27W faster.
  • Oppo A7 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Oppo A7 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Oppo A7 Pro has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Oppo A7 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Oppo A7 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo A7 Pro Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 159.08 × 75.81 × 8.80 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP69K Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.57 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2372 pixels, FHD+ Better 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED / OLED 120Hz 10-bit / 1.07 billion colors 1,400 nits IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Panda Glass Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16, Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + Auxiliary Camera, f/1.9, PDAF, LED Flash Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.1, 25mm (wide) 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 8000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging Better 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.4 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Xiaomi Redmi A5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Oppo A7 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Oppo A7 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Oppo A7 Pro is listed at PKR 79,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 57,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Xiaomi Redmi A5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo A7 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Oppo A7 Pro leads on battery. Oppo A7 Pro carries a 8000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo A7 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A7 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.