STACK #250 August 2025

The latest smartphones to suit all budgets contents

TECH FEATURE

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OPPO A5 4G 128GB OPPO’s new A5 model is a more capable successor to the brand’s entry-level A40 phone, punching above its weight in performance and features. Sporting a sleek and stylish design in two elegant colour options (Midnight Purple and Mist White), it’s lightweight and highly durable, boasting military-grade shock resistance and an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 chipset at its core means smooth multitasking and a highly responsive phone, while the 6000mAh battery can keep it going all day long, with OPPO’s 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging for a quick boost. The bright, 6.67” display remains visible even under direct sunlight, and video content and social scrolling quality stays sharp and vibrant. The camera system is surprisingly versatile for an entry-level phone. The dual rear system includes a 50MP main sensor for sharp and detailed shots in most lighting

conditions, and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait-style pics with natural background blur. An 8MP front camera ensures video calls and selfies look crisp and clear. Connectivity is smooth, with Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4 with BLE, and there’s a trusty 3.5mm headphone jack for those who still love wired audio. And let’s not forget OPPO’s design aesthetic – the A5 is comfortable to hold, with a surprisingly light build at just under 200 grams, and a polished finish for a premium feel.

OPPO A5x 4G 128GB Succeeding the entry-level OPPO A18 is the new OPPO A5x, a slightly more affordable alternative to the A5 and ideal for those needing a phone with a relatively basic feature set for everyday use. Just like its A5 counterpart, the A5x has a big 6000mAh battery to power through the day and beyond, with 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging to get you back to full power in no time. The 6.67” LCD display is bright, sharp, and easy on the eyes, even in outdoor sunlight, thanks to 1000-nits peak brightness. The camera system comprises a rear 32MP sensor with digital 10x zoom, plus a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Video can be captured in either FHD

1080p@30fps or HD 720p@30fps. Built tough with an IP65 rating and military-grade shock resistance, this is a phone that can survive everyday mishaps and outdoor adventures. Under the hood, the OPPO A5x runs on a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 processor with 4GB of RAM, for responsive performance when app switching and multitasking. There's 128GB of storage built in, and if that’s not enough, it can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card (sold separately). Add in dual SIM capability and a 3.5mm audio jack for those who like to be wired for sound, and you've got a reliable, stylish, and tough smartphone that’s great value for its price.

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