OPPO A5 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Key differences
- The OPPO A5 Pro 5G launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (₹17,999 vs ₹18,999).
- The OPPO A5 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 5,800mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The OPPO A5 Pro 5G charges faster, at 45W wired against 25W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Brand | OPPO | Samsung |
| Model | A5 Pro 5G | Galaxy A17 5G |
| India launch date | 24 April 2025 | 3 September 2025 |
| First sale | Not published | 3 September 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹17,999 | From ₹18,999 |
| Variants | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | 6.67", LCD, 1604x720, 120Hz | Not published |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Xensation α | Not published |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Exynos 1330 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 2MP mono | 50MP main + 5MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 8MP | Not published |
| Rear video | 1080p@60 | Not published |
| Front video | 1080p@30 | Not published |
| Battery | 5,800mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 25W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | ColorOS 15.0 | Not published |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | Not published |
| Weight | 194 g | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.5 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Not published |
| USB | USB-C | Not published |
| Fingerprint | Not published | Not published |
| Colours | Not published | Blue, Grey, Black |
Frequently asked questions
OPPO A5 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is ahead, 6.4/10 against 6.3/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The OPPO A5 Pro 5G launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (₹17,999 vs ₹18,999). The OPPO A5 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 5,800mAh against 5,000mAh.