PhoneLifespan

A5 Pro 5G vs Reno 13 5G

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Winner

Oppo A5 Pro 5G

The A5 Pro 5G wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Reno 13 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.24 per month of safe use.

Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · Reno 13 5G 65 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Oppo A5 Pro 5G $250
Buy with care$8.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Oppo Reno 13 5G $420
Buy with care$14.34/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
A5 Pro 5G 70Reno 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
A5 Pro 5G 58Reno 13 5G 74

The Reno 13 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
A5 Pro 5G 55Reno 13 5G 67

The Reno 13 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
A5 Pro 5G 100Reno 13 5G 92

6,000mAh vs 5,600mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
A5 Pro 5G 36Reno 13 5G 35

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
A5 Pro 5G 71Reno 13 5G 65

Overall value goes to the A5 Pro 5G at $8.24 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecA5 Pro 5GReno 13 5G
Price (street)$250$420
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 26.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8350
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,600 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC80W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP auxiliary50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight180 g181 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP66/IP68/IP69
Supported untilDec 2028Nov 2028

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