Oppo A5x VS Realme C73 5G

The Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G both feature water resistance, with the Oppo A5x boasting an IP65 rating, while the Realme C73 5G has a slightly lower IP64 rating. This means the Oppo A5x offers better protection against dust and water exposure compared to the Realme C73 5G.

When it comes to weight, the Oppo A5x weighs 193 g, which is slightly lighter than the Realme C73 5G at 197 g. The difference is minimal, but it might be noticeable when handling the devices over extended periods. Both devices have the same width and height, with the Oppo A5x measuring 76.2 mm in width and 165.7 mm in height, matching the dimensions of the Realme C73 5G.

The Oppo A5x is slightly thicker at 8 mm, while the Realme C73 5G is just a fraction thinner at 7.94 mm. The volume of the two phones also differs slightly, with the Oppo A5x having a volume of 101.01 cm³, while the Realme C73 5G is marginally smaller at 100.25 cm³. Both phones lack rugged builds and are not foldable.

Both the Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G feature similar displays, using LCD panels with IPS technology. The screen size is identical at 6.67″ for both phones, offering a large display for media and general use. Both devices also have a resolution of 720 x 1604 px and a pixel density of 264 ppi, so their displays should offer similar sharpness and clarity.

However, the two devices differ in refresh rate. The Oppo A5x supports a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Realme C73 5G supports a higher 120Hz refresh rate, which could provide a smoother experience in scrolling and gaming.

In terms of durability, the Oppo A5x includes branded damage-resistant glass, while the Realme C73 5G does not. Neither device supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, or an Always-On Display, and neither has a secondary screen. Both phones do feature a touch screen for interaction.

The Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G offer different performance profiles. Both devices come with 128GB of internal storage, but the Oppo A5x has 8GB of RAM, while the Realme C73 5G has 4GB of RAM. This means the Oppo A5x might provide a better multitasking experience due to its larger RAM capacity.

In terms of chipsets, the Oppo A5x is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, with a CPU speed of 4 x 2.2 GHz and 4 x 1.8 GHz. The Realme C73 5G uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, with a CPU speed of 2 x 2.4 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz. Both devices have 8 CPU threads and use big.LITTLE technology. The Oppo A5x has a slightly more advanced 4 nm semiconductor size, compared to the Realme C73 5G’s 6 nm size.

When looking at performance benchmarks, the Oppo A5x achieves a higher Geekbench 6 score, with a multi-core result of 2748 and a single-core result of 943, while the Realme C73 5G scores 2012 in multi-core and 782 in single-core. The Oppo A5x also has a faster RAM speed of 2750 MHz, compared to the Realme C73 5G’s 2133 MHz. As for GPU performance, the Oppo A5x has an Adreno 710 GPU with a clock speed of 800 MHz, while the Realme C73 5G features an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU with a higher clock speed of 950 MHz. Both devices have integrated graphics and support DirectX 12.

The Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G both feature a 32 MP main camera, but differ significantly in their front-facing cameras. The Oppo A5x has a 5 MP front camera with a wide aperture of f/2.2, while the Realme C73 5G comes with a much higher-resolution 32 MP front camera and a wider aperture of f/1.8.

Both phones share a similar set of camera features, including phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus during video recording, slow-motion video support, HDR, manual exposure, and manual ISO settings. They also have a flash (one LED), CMOS sensors, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. Neither phone supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, and neither features a front-facing camera under the display or 3D photo/video capabilities.

In terms of additional features, both devices allow for manual white balance adjustments and offer touch autofocus, but the Oppo A5x lacks a front-facing LED flash, while the Realme C73 5G does not feature this either. Neither phone supports raw image shooting or has laser autofocus for photos. The video recording resolution for both is set to 1080 x 30 fps for the main camera.

Both the Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G run on Android 15, offering a similar suite of features. They both support clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, theme customization, and the ability to block app tracking. Neither device offers Mail Privacy Protection or blocks cross-site tracking, though both feature on-device machine learning, notification permissions, and media pickers.

Both phones also have several user-friendly features, including dark mode, battery health check, an extra dim mode, dynamic theming, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, and split-screen support. Additionally, both devices allow for app offloading, PiP (Picture in Picture), sharing intents, and have a child lock. They also support widgets, are free and open-source, and feature offline voice recognition and voice commands. Both phones can track the current position of the device and support multi-user systems.

The Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G are quite similar in terms of operating system features. However, they do not receive direct OS updates, and neither offers the Quick Start feature. These devices both focus on privacy and customization, providing an extensive range of useful tools for users.

Both the Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G feature a 6000 mAh battery, providing substantial power for extended use. However, they differ in terms of charging capabilities. The Oppo A5x supports fast charging at a significantly higher speed of 45W, while the Realme C73 5G supports fast charging at a lower speed of 15W.

The Oppo A5x does not feature wireless charging, while the Realme C73 5G does offer wireless charging support. Both devices have a rechargeable, non-removable battery, and both include a battery level indicator to keep users informed of their battery status.

While both phones offer similar battery capacities, the charging speeds and wireless charging support distinguish them, with the Oppo A5x providing a much faster charging experience, but the Realme C73 5G offering the convenience of wireless charging.

In terms of audio features, both the Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G do not have a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack. However, the Oppo A5x stands out with its stereo speakers, while the Realme C73 5G lacks stereo speakers.

The Oppo A5x supports aptX audio, providing higher-quality Bluetooth audio streaming, but neither device supports LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless. Additionally, neither phone has a radio feature for FM or other types of radio broadcasting.

While both phones have similar audio limitations, the Oppo A5x offers a more advanced audio experience with stereo speakers and aptX support, while the Realme C73 5G does not include these features.

The Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G differ significantly in terms of 5G support. The Oppo A5x does not support 5G, while the Realme C73 5G offers 5G connectivity, providing faster mobile network speeds. Both phones support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and they each feature dual SIM slots (2 SIM). The Oppo A5x has a download speed of 2900 MBits/s, while the Realme C73 5G has a slightly higher download speed of 3300 MBits/s.

In terms of Bluetooth, the Oppo A5x supports Bluetooth 5, while the Realme C73 5G offers Bluetooth 5.3, providing incremental improvements in connectivity. Both phones have an external memory slot, USB Type-C, USB version 2, and a fingerprint scanner. Neither device has NFC, and both lack features like emergency SOS via satellite or crash detection.

For sensors, both phones include GPS, a compass, an accelerometer, and a cellular module. The Oppo A5x also includes an infrared sensor, while the Realme C73 5G does not. Neither device features a barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, or an iris scanner. Both support Galileo, but neither phone has motion tracking, optical tracking, or a built-in projector.

Both the Oppo A5x and Realme C73 5G are equipped with a video light, which can assist in low-light video recording. Neither device features sapphire glass display protection, a curved display, or an e-paper display. These specifications are identical across both phones in this group, so there is no difference between the two models in terms of these particular features.

Overall, while both phones share the same set of miscellaneous features, they lack certain display enhancements such as sapphire glass or unique display types like curved or e-paper displays.