Oppo A5 5G
TCL 60 5G

Oppo A5 5G TCL 60 5G

Overview

Welcome to our in-depth comparison of the Oppo A5 5G and the TCL 60 5G, two budget-friendly 5G smartphones that share a surprising amount of common ground. Both are powered by the same MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and offer 256GB of storage, yet they diverge in meaningful ways across battery capacity, charging speed, audio features, and protection ratings. Read on to find out which of these devices is the better fit for your needs.

Common Features

  • Both phones are water resistant.
  • Both phones have a width of 76.2 mm.
  • Neither phone has a rugged build.
  • Neither phone can be folded.
  • Both phones feature an LCD IPS display.
  • Both phones support a 120Hz refresh rate.
  • HDR10 support is not available on either phone.
  • HDR10+ support is not available on either phone.
  • Always-On Display is not available on either phone.
  • Dolby Vision support is not available on either phone.
  • Neither phone has a secondary screen.
  • Both phones have a touchscreen.
  • Both phones offer 256GB of internal storage.
  • Both phones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset.
  • Both phones use the Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
  • Both phones have a CPU speed of 2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz.
  • Both phones achieve a Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 2012 and a single-core score of 782.
  • Both phones feature a dual-lens main camera with a 50MP primary sensor.
  • Both phones have an 8MP front camera.
  • Optical image stabilization is not available on either phone.
  • Both phones record main camera video at 1080p 30fps.
  • Neither phone has a BSI sensor, but both use a CMOS sensor.
  • Both phones run Android 15.
  • Both phones include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone privacy options.
  • App tracking blocking is available on both phones.
  • Cross-site tracking blocking is not available on either phone.
  • Neither phone supports wireless charging.
  • Both phones support fast charging.
  • Neither phone has a removable battery.
  • Both phones have stereo speakers.
  • Neither phone supports aptX, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless.
  • Both phones support 5G connectivity.
  • Both phones support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
  • Both phones feature Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Both phones have an external memory slot.
  • Both phones have a USB Type-C port with USB 2.0.
  • Both phones support NFC.
  • Both phones have a download speed of 3300 MBits/s.
  • Both phones have a video light.
  • Neither phone has a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.

Main Differences

  • Weight is 194 g on Oppo A5 5G and 190 g on TCL 60 5G.
  • Thickness is 8 mm on Oppo A5 5G and 8.2 mm on TCL 60 5G.
  • Height is 165.7 mm on Oppo A5 5G and 165.6 mm on TCL 60 5G.
  • Volume is 101.01 cm³ on Oppo A5 5G and 103.47 cm³ on TCL 60 5G.
  • The Ingress Protection rating is IP65 on Oppo A5 5G and IP54 on TCL 60 5G.
  • Screen size is 6.67″ on Oppo A5 5G and 6.7″ on TCL 60 5G.
  • Pixel density is 264 ppi on Oppo A5 5G and 262 ppi on TCL 60 5G.
  • Resolution is 720 x 1604 px on Oppo A5 5G and 720 x 1600 px on TCL 60 5G.
  • Damage-resistant glass is present on Oppo A5 5G but not available on TCL 60 5G.
  • RAM is 8GB on Oppo A5 5G and 6GB on TCL 60 5G.
  • The secondary camera is 2MP on Oppo A5 5G and 5MP on TCL 60 5G.
  • Battery capacity is 6000 mAh on Oppo A5 5G and 5200 mAh on TCL 60 5G.
  • Charging speed is 45W on Oppo A5 5G and 18W on TCL 60 5G.
  • A 3.5mm audio jack is available on TCL 60 5G but not present on Oppo A5 5G.
  • aptX HD support is present on Oppo A5 5G but not available on TCL 60 5G.
  • Oppo A5 5G has two physical SIM card slots, while TCL 60 5G supports one physical SIM and one eSIM.
  • A gyroscope is present on TCL 60 5G but not available on Oppo A5 5G.
Specs Comparison
Oppo A5 5G

Oppo A5 5G

TCL 60 5G

TCL 60 5G

Design:
water resistance Water resistant Water resistant
weight 194 g 190 g
thickness 8 mm 8.2 mm
width 76.2 mm 76.2 mm
height 165.7 mm 165.6 mm
volume 101.01072 cm³ 103.473504 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP65 IP54
has a rugged build
can be folded

In terms of physical form, the Oppo A5 5G and TCL 60 5G are remarkably close siblings. Both share an identical 76.2 mm width and a nearly indistinguishable height difference of just 0.1 mm. The TCL edges out a marginal 4 g weight advantage at 190 g versus the Oppo's 194 g, while the Oppo is fractionally thinner at 8 mm compared to the TCL's 8.2 mm. In practice, neither difference is perceptible during daily use — these two phones would feel virtually identical in the hand.

Where a meaningful real-world gap does emerge is in water and dust protection. The Oppo A5 5G carries an IP65 rating, which certifies full dust ingress protection and resistance to sustained, low-pressure water jets from any direction. The TCL 60 5G's IP54 rating, by contrast, offers only partial dust protection and guards against splashing water rather than directed jets. For users who work outdoors, exercise with their phone, or simply want peace of mind near sinks and rain, the Oppo's higher IP rating translates into meaningfully greater durability in the real world.

Overall, the Oppo A5 5G holds a clear edge in this category. While both phones are practically identical in size and feel, the step up from IP54 to IP65 is not a minor footnote — it is a genuine, everyday advantage in protection. Neither device is rugged-built or foldable, so for buyers where environmental resilience matters, the Oppo is the stronger choice based on these specs alone.

Display:
Display type LCD, IPS LCD, IPS
screen size 6.67" 6.7"
pixel density 264 ppi 262 ppi
resolution 720 x 1604 px 720 x 1600 px
refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass
supports HDR10
supports HDR10+
Always-On Display
supports Dolby Vision
Has a secondary screen
has a touch screen

Both the Oppo A5 5G and TCL 60 5G feature an LCD IPS panel at nearly identical sizes — 6.67″ and 6.7″ respectively — and share a 120Hz refresh rate. That smooth scrolling and animation cadence is a genuine perk at this price tier, making day-to-day navigation feel noticeably more fluid than a standard 60Hz screen. Pixel density is also a wash at 264 ppi vs. 262 ppi, meaning sharpness is indistinguishable to the human eye. Neither display supports HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, so color volume and contrast headroom are equally limited on both devices.

The single differentiator worth noting is that the Oppo A5 5G includes branded damage-resistant glass, while the TCL 60 5G does not. In practical terms, this means the Oppo's screen has a certified layer of toughness against everyday scratches and minor drops — a meaningful advantage for users who skip screen protectors or handle their phone in rougher environments.

These two displays are effectively tied on picture quality, size, and smoothness. The Oppo A5 5G earns a narrow but real edge here solely due to its damage-resistant glass, which adds a tangible layer of long-term durability the TCL cannot match in this category.

Performance:
internal storage 256GB 256GB
RAM 8GB 6GB
Chipset (SoC) name MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
GPU name Arm Mali-G57 MC2 Arm Mali-G57 MC2
CPU speed 2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz 2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi) 2012 2012
Geekbench 6 result (single) 782 782
GPU clock speed 950 MHz 950 MHz
Has integrated LTE
RAM speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
semiconductor size 6 nm 6 nm
Supports 64-bit
DirectX version DirectX 12 DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
Uses big.LITTLE technology
CPU threads 8 threads 8 threads
Uses HMP
maximum memory bandwidth 17.07 GB/s 17.07 GB/s
L2 cache 1 MB 1 MB
L1 cache 512 KB 512 KB
maximum memory amount 12GB 12GB
uses multithreading
DDR memory version 4 4
L3 cache 2 MB 2 MB

Under the hood, the Oppo A5 5G and TCL 60 5G are powered by the exact same silicon — the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, built on a 6 nm process with an identical 8-core CPU, Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, and matching Geekbench 6 scores of 782 (single-core) and 2012 (multi-core). This means raw processing and graphics performance are completely equal between the two devices, with no advantage to be found in CPU-intensive tasks, gaming frame rates, or everyday app responsiveness.

The sole differentiator is RAM: the Oppo ships with 8 GB versus the TCL's 6 GB. While 6 GB is sufficient for light-to-moderate multitasking, the extra 2 GB on the Oppo translates directly into more apps kept active in the background without being force-closed, smoother switching between demanding applications, and a more resilient experience over time as software grows heavier. For users who juggle social media, streaming, navigation, and messaging simultaneously, that headroom is a practical, noticeable benefit.

Storage is identical at 256 GB on both. The verdict here is straightforward: the Oppo A5 5G holds a clear performance edge — not in raw compute power, which is a dead heat, but in multitasking capacity, where its additional RAM gives it a tangible real-world advantage.

Cameras:
megapixels (main camera) 50 & 2 MP 50 & 5 MP
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
megapixels (front camera) 8MP 8MP
has built-in optical image stabilization
video recording (main camera) 1080 x 30 fps 1080 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash
number of flash LEDs 1 1
has a BSI sensor
has a CMOS sensor
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
supports slow-motion video recording
has a built-in HDR mode
has manual exposure
has a flash
optical zoom 0x 0x
has manual ISO
has a serial shot mode
has manual focus
has a front camera
Has laser autofocus
Shoots 360° panorama
has manual white balance
shoots raw
has touch autofocus
has manual shutter speed
can create panoramas in-camera
wide aperture (front camera) 2f 2f
Has timelapse function
Has a front-facing LED flash
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
supports HDR10 recording
supports Dolby Vision recording
has a front-facing camera under the display
Has a RGB LED flash
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities

Camera hardware on these two devices is nearly a mirror image. Both carry a 50 MP primary sensor, an 8 MP front camera, and cap video recording at 1080p at 30 fps. The manual controls toolkit is identical — ISO, exposure, focus, and white balance are all present on both — and neither device offers optical image stabilization or optical zoom. For the vast majority of shooting scenarios, the two phones will produce comparable results.

The one spec that sets them apart is the secondary rear camera: the TCL 60 5G pairs its main lens with a 5 MP auxiliary sensor, while the Oppo A5 5G makes do with a 2 MP companion lens. At this tier, secondary cameras are typically used for depth sensing in portrait mode rather than standalone photography, but a higher-resolution depth sensor can yield more accurate subject separation and more natural-looking bokeh in portrait shots.

The TCL 60 5G earns a narrow edge in this category. The core shooting experience is functionally tied between the two, but the TCL's superior secondary sensor gives it a modest advantage in portrait mode quality — the one area where the specs diverge in a way that has a tangible, if limited, real-world impact.

Operating system:
Android version Android 15 Android 15
has clipboard warnings
has location privacy options
has camera/microphone privacy options
has Mail Privacy Protection
has theme customization
can block app tracking
blocks cross-site tracking
has on-device machine learning
has notification permissions
has media picker
Can play games while they download
has dark mode
has Wi-Fi password sharing
has battery health check
has an extra dim mode
has focus modes
has dynamic theming
can offload apps
Has customizable notifications
has Live Text
has full-page screenshots
supports split screen
gets direct OS updates
has PiP
Can be used as a PC
Has sharing intents
has a child lock
Supports widgets
Is free and open source
Has offline voice recognition
has voice commands
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
is a multi-user system
has Quick Start

This is one of the rare categories where the comparison yields a definitive verdict with no nuance required: the Oppo A5 5G and TCL 60 5G run an identical software stack. Both ship with Android 15, carry the same privacy controls — including location, camera, and microphone access management, as well as app tracking blocks — and offer the same productivity and usability features such as split-screen multitasking, Picture-in-Picture, dynamic theming, and offline voice recognition.

Notably, neither device receives direct OS updates, meaning both rely on manufacturer-mediated update pipelines rather than getting patches straight from Google. This is a shared limitation worth keeping in mind for users who prioritize long-term software support and timely security patches. All other software capabilities — from the media picker and customizable notifications to the battery health check and child lock — are present and equal on both phones.

This category is a complete tie. With a feature-for-feature identical OS configuration on both devices, the operating system experience offers no basis for choosing one over the other.

Battery:
battery power 6000 mAh 5200 mAh
has wireless charging
Supports fast charging
charging speed 45W 18W
has a removable battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

Battery is one of the most decisive categories in this comparison. The Oppo A5 5G packs a substantial 6000 mAh cell, versus the TCL 60 5G's 5200 mAh — a difference of 800 mAh that, on the same chipset and display type, translates directly into measurably longer time between charges. For heavy users, that gap can realistically mean the difference between reaching the end of a long day comfortably and needing a top-up by evening.

The charging speed gap compounds the Oppo's advantage further. At 45W, the Oppo can replenish its larger battery significantly faster than the TCL's 18W ceiling. In practical terms, a 45W charger can deliver a meaningful charge in a short break, while 18W charging on a 5200 mAh cell will require considerably more time to reach a full charge. Neither phone supports wireless charging, so that dimension is a shared limitation.

The Oppo A5 5G wins this category convincingly on both fronts — it carries more energy and recovers it faster. For users who prioritize battery endurance and quick top-ups, the Oppo's combination of a larger cell and significantly faster charging makes it the clear choice here.

Audio:
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
has stereo speakers
has aptX
has LDAC
has aptX HD
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Lossless

Audio is a split decision between these two devices, with each holding an advantage in a different area. Shared ground first: both feature stereo speakers, which at this price tier is a genuine plus for media consumption, delivering a wider soundstage than a single mono driver. Beyond that, the two phones diverge in ways that will matter differently depending on how a user listens to audio.

The TCL 60 5G retains a 3.5 mm headphone jack — something the Oppo has dropped entirely. For users with wired headphones or earphones, this is a meaningful convenience advantage: no dongle required, no Bluetooth pairing, and typically lower latency for video and gaming. The Oppo A5 5G, meanwhile, counters with aptX HD Bluetooth codec support, which enables higher-resolution wireless audio transmission — up to 24-bit quality — when paired with compatible headphones. The TCL supports neither aptX HD nor any other high-resolution wireless codec.

This category is a genuine trade-off rather than a clean win. The TCL 60 5G is the better pick for wired audio users, while the Oppo A5 5G has the edge for those invested in high-quality wireless listening. Neither phone dominates overall — the right choice depends entirely on which listening habit takes priority.

Connectivity & Features:
release date May 2025 March 2025
has 5G support
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
SIM cards 2 SIM 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Bluetooth version 5.4 5.4
has an external memory slot
Has USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
has NFC
download speed 3300 MBits/s 3300 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner
has emergency SOS via satellite
has crash detection
is DLNA-certified
has a gyroscope
supports ANT+
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has a compass
supports Wi-Fi
Has an infrared sensor
has an accelerometer
has a cellular module
Has a barometer
has an HDMI output
Uses 3D facial recognition
Has an iris scanner
Stylus included
supports Galileo
Has motion tracking
Has optical tracking
Has a built-in projector

Connectivity fundamentals are essentially identical across these two devices. Both support 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C, with matching peak download speeds and the same USB 2.0 standard. Expandable storage, GPS with Galileo support, a fingerprint scanner, and an accelerometer are all present on both — a well-rounded feature set for the price tier.

Two specs split the devices apart. On SIM flexibility, the Oppo A5 5G offers dual physical SIM slots, which is the simpler and more universally compatible option for travelers or users managing two numbers. The TCL 60 5G takes a different approach with 1 physical SIM plus an eSIM — a meaningful advantage for users who want to switch carriers digitally without swapping cards, particularly useful for frequent travelers who prefer to add local data plans on the fly. On sensors, the TCL also includes a gyroscope that the Oppo lacks, which enables more accurate motion detection for gaming, augmented reality applications, and image stabilization in supported apps.

This category is a nuanced split. The TCL 60 5G holds a modest overall edge: its eSIM support adds genuine carrier flexibility, and its gyroscope opens up use cases — particularly in gaming and AR — that the Oppo simply cannot support. Neither advantage is transformative, but together they give the TCL a slightly broader feature profile.

Miscellaneous:
has a video light
Has sapphire glass display
Has a curved display
Has an e-paper display

The miscellaneous specs for the Oppo A5 5G and TCL 60 5G are a point-for-point match. Both include a video light, and neither features a sapphire glass display, a curved screen, or an e-paper panel. There are no differentiators here — meaningful or otherwise.

This category is a complete tie, and given the limited scope of the specs provided, it carries no weight in distinguishing one device from the other. Buyers should look to the other specification groups to inform their decision.

Comparison Summary & Verdict

After a thorough review of the specs, both phones emerge as solid mid-range 5G contenders built on the same core platform. The Oppo A5 5G pulls ahead for users who value endurance and speed, thanks to its larger 6000 mAh battery and considerably faster 45W charging, along with a stronger IP65 water resistance rating and more RAM at 8GB. It also features damage-resistant glass and aptX HD audio. The TCL 60 5G, on the other hand, appeals to users who prefer a more versatile audio setup with its 3.5mm headphone jack, a higher-resolution secondary camera at 5MP, a built-in gyroscope, and eSIM support for flexible connectivity. Neither phone is a clear-cut winner; the right choice depends entirely on your personal priorities.

Oppo A5 5G
Buy Oppo A5 5G if...

Buy the Oppo A5 5G if you prioritize a longer-lasting battery, faster 45W charging, stronger IP65 water resistance, and more RAM for smoother multitasking.

TCL 60 5G
Buy TCL 60 5G if...

Buy the TCL 60 5G if you want a 3.5mm headphone jack, eSIM support, a gyroscope, or a higher-resolution secondary camera.