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Realme C73 5G vs OPPO A5x
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The A5x starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹9,999 against ₹11,999 for the C73 5G.
- The C73 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,100 mAh. The A5x charges faster, though: 45W against 15W.
- The screens are a split decision: the C73 5G is smoother (120Hz against 90Hz), the A5x is brighter (1,200 nits against 500) and sharper (FHD+ against HD+).
- The C73 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP54.
- Only the C73 5G has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Which to buy
Get the C73 5G for the bigger battery, the smoother screen and better water protection. Get the A5x for the lower price, faster charging and the brighter screen.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecC73 5GA5x
Size
6.67 inches
6.67 inches
Panel
LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
1604 x 720 (HD+)
2412 x 1080 (FHD+) (better)
Refresh rate
120Hz (better)
90Hz
Peak brightness
500 nits
1,200 nits (better)
Protection
Reinforced glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
SpecC73 5GA5x
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
CPU
2*A76 @2.4GHz, 6*A55 @2.0GHz
Octa-core
GPU
ARM G57 MC2
Adreno
RAM
4GB
4GB
Storage
64GB, 128GB
64GB, 128GB
Software
realme UI 6, Android 15 · 2 OS updates
ColorOS 15 · Android 15
Camera
SpecC73 5GA5x
Rear cameras
32MP main
8MP main
Front camera
8MP
5MP
Video
1080p at 30fps (rear), 720p at 30fps (front)
4K at 30fps, 1080P at 60fps
Battery
SpecC73 5GA5x
Battery
6,000 mAh (better)
5,100 mAh
Wired charging
15W
45W (better)
Build and connectivity
SpecC73 5GA5x
Network
5G, 4G LTE
4G LTE
SIM
Dual nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Yes (better)
No
Dust and water
IP64 (better)
IP54
Weight
197 g
190 g (better)
Thickness
7.9 mm
7.8 mm (better)
Colours
Crystal Purple, Jade Green, Onyx Black
Laser Black, Twilight Blue
Availability
SpecC73 5GA5x
Launch in India
2 Jun 2025
15 May 2025
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
C73 5G
- 4GB + 64GB₹11,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹12,999
A5x
- 4GB + 64GB₹9,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹10,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.