Gaming, Photography & Durability: OPPO A5 Pro Redefines Smartphone Experience

OPPO Kenya  today launched the A5 Pro  the device brings  super durability and reliability to the OPPO A Series with top tier IP69/68/66 water and dust resistance and Military-Grade Shock Resistance certification. With flagship-class AI capabilities, and a 5,800mAh large battery fuelled by Flash Charge, the OPPO A5 Pro delivers reliable and long-lasting smart experiences for outdoor adventures, gaming and entertainment.

Premium, Sleek and Classic Design

The OPPO A5 Pro continues the iconic lightweight and ultra-slim design of the OPPO A Series across two stunning colours: Mocha Brown and Olive Green. Measuring just 7.76mm in thickness and weighing only 194g, for the Mocha Brown and 7.86mm and 195g for the  Olive Green.

Waterproofing and Shock Resistance 

The OPPO A5 Pro is as durable as it is stylish. Despite its slim and sleek profile, the phone is built with IP69, IP68, and IP66 water and dust resistance, providing ultimate durability. The all-round defence means that the OPPO A5 Pro is not only protected against water immersion, but also from high-temperature and high-pressure water sprays, as well as from dust.

Enabling this comprehensive waterproof design is a seamless frame that has undergone an optimized waterproofing processes to prevent any water inflow. All side openings of the phone are sealed with silicone rings and adhesives to create an airtight barrier, while a dual-layer sealing method combining foam adhesive and dispensing is used to protect critical components. The main microphone is also equipped with a pioneering microporous PET solution for further protection.

Together, these steps ensure exceptional water resistance well above its class. The IP69 waterproof rating means the OPPO A5 Pro can be used in and around water with complete peace of mind, surviving everything from a torrential downpour to and accidental dunk. This is further complemented by OPPO’s Splash Touch feature, which guarantees smooth operation even with a wet or oily screen, making it a breeze to use the phone when caught in the rain, taking a bath, or while doing the dishes.

The OPPO A5 Pro is not only protected against water and dust but also against everyday drops and scratches. An upgraded double-tempering glass used for the screen cover offers 160% better protection from drops compared with the typical double-tempered glass used on other phones.

Equally dependable is the phone’s solid performance, which is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 6s 4G Gen1 Mobile Platform paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Using OPPO’s RAM Expansion feature, the amount of RAM can also be effectively doubled to improve multitasking smoothness. Further performance enhancements come via ColorOS 15 Lite, which leverages OPPO’s proprietary Trinity Engine to boost system fluency and stability. With these optimizations and  a 48-month Fluency Protection certification, ensuring that it maintains smooth performance even after four years of use.

AI-Enhanced Gaming and Photography

Using the latest AI technology, the OPPO A5 Pro delivers slick, immersive gaming and media experiences to elevate mobile entertainment. OPPO’s AI GameBoost dynamically optimizes frame rates for different games to deliver an impressive 5-hours of steady gaming. An ultra-effective VC Cooling System featuring 1,100 square millimetres of effective graphite and thermal gel meanwhile ensures that the device stays significantly cooler than other models in its price range .

Guaranteeing all-day use is a 5,800mAh battery with over four years battery lifespan while support for 45W SUPERVOOC_TM Flash Charge enables the phone to be charged to 30% in around 19 minutes, giving users the stamina to stay in the game without fear of the device dying mid-battle.

Coupled with Dual Stereo speakers and an Ultra Volume Mode that can amplify sound to 300% of its original volume, the device offers an audio-visual experience that fully envelops users in cinematic entertainment.

The phone’s camera system—which features a 50MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera, a 2MP Portrait Camera, and an 8MP Front Camera—is further enhanced with advanced in-built image algorithms plus Portrait Mode and AI Portrait Retouching for high-quality and natural photography.

Adding further creativity and convenience to photo editing on the OPPO A5 Pro are flagship AI image-enhancing features including AI Reflection Remover, AI Unblur, AI Clarity Enhancer, AI Eraser 2.0, as well as AI Studio for transforming images into stylish edits and animated GIFs.

Availability

The A5 Pro is available for purchase at a starting price of 29,999 Ksh *RRP, and is available nationwide in all OPPO shops and e-commerce platforms and OPPO Kenya  Website from 27th, March 2025.

Additionally, the device will be available for payment in instalments plan  (Lipa Pole Pole) through Onphone, customers will make a 20% deposit of Ksh6,000. Other devices available for Lipa Pole Pole include the Reno13 Series and The A3X series.

With each purchase, customers will get amazing gifts such as  a Shoulder Bag or Bluetooth speaker,  One Year Screen Protection Plan and a One Year Liquid Protection Plan.