- 6,500mAh battery with 80 W SUPERVOOC; quoted full charge in 50 minutes
- Rated to keep over 80% capacity after 1,830 cycles, or more than five years of typical use
- IP69 water and dust protection plus military-grade shock resistance
- 120 Hz AMOLED with up to 1,400 nits peak brightness
- On sale in the UAE from 24 October 2025 at AED 1,099 (8/256), with headphones and 12-month waterproof/screen protection bundle
Oppo has brought the A6 Pro 5G to the UAE, and it reads like a checklist for the region: big battery, sun-friendly screen, proper sealing, and a price that doesn’t start a fight with your bank. The company is pitching five-year battery longevity, IP69 protection, and the usual ColorOS polish. Here’s what matters, minus the fluff.
Battery and charging: size and stamina
Oppo goes heavy on endurance here, and for once, it’s not just a bigger number.
- 6,500mAh high-density graphite cell
- 80 W SUPERVOOC fast charging
- Quoted: 19.1 hrs YouTube (720p), 37.4 hrs screen-off calls, 26.9 hrs WhatsApp voice calls
- 80% capacity after 1,830 cycles (approx. five years of typical use)
The battery is the headline. Capacity is up by 20% over previous A-series claims, and Oppo says the pack holds up past the usual two-to-three-year slump. The 80 W brick should get you from flat to full in about 50 minutes, which is basically a coffee and a scroll. Real-world times will vary, but the numbers are strong for the price.
Durability: IP69 and military-grade claims
It’s designed for beach days, desert dust, and life’s clumsy moments.
- IP69 water and dust protection
- Unibody mid-frame, foam and glue sealing for key parts
- AGC DT-Star D+ Crystal Shield Glass
- AM04 high-strength aluminium shielding; up to 1,000 bends tested
- Certified military-grade shock resistance
IP69 is notable in this segment. It means serious sealing against dust and high-pressure water jets. The chassis uses a reinforced mid-frame and extra protection around internals, while the glass and aluminium help with drops and torsion. It’s still a phone, not a brick, but the build brief fits UAE use better than most mid-rangers.
Related reads: our guides to value phones in the UAE: Best phones in UAE under AED 1,500 and the wider Best phones of 2025 in the UAE.
Display and smoothness: bright 120 Hz AMOLED
Big battery usually means compromises elsewhere. Not here.
- 6.67-ish-class AMOLED, 1080 × 2,374 resolution
- Up to 120 Hz refresh rate
- Up to 1,400 nits peak brightness
- ColorOS 15 with Trinity Engine and Luminous Rendering Engine
The panel promises crisp visuals and a fast refresh rate, with enough brightness to stay readable under midday sun. Oppo’s Trinity Engine targets system-level smoothness, while the Luminous Rendering Engine adds cleaner animations. Translation: fewer stutters when you flick through apps and the usual ColorOS gloss.
Also see our Oppo coverage: Reno14 F 5G in the UAE and the Reno14 series launch.
Connectivity and gaming: LinkBoost and smarter antennas
Mobile gaming isn’t fun when your ping looks like a lottery ticket.
- AI LinkBoost 3.0 for smarter network switching and stability
- Traffic prioritisation for online games on weak or congested networks
- AI Game Antenna that avoids finger-grip signal blockage
- 5G support
Here the A6 Pro 5G tries to fix the usual mid-range headache: inconsistent networks. LinkBoost 3.0 identifies and accelerates the best connection, then prioritises game traffic to keep latency down. The antenna placement also helps when you’re holding the phone in landscape. Useful on the Metro, in malls, or anywhere with spotty coverage.
Design: slim, light, and big screen-to-body
Rugged doesn’t have to mean chunky.
- 8 mm thick, 185 g
- Metal-textured unibody frame
- Four-sided bezels, thinnest edge 1.67 mm
- Claimed 93% screen-to-body ratio
- Colours: Stellar Blue, Rosewood Red
It’s a tidy package. The numbers suggest a balanced hand feel, with narrow bezels and a simple frame that looks more premium than the price suggests. If you’ve skipped “rugged” phones because they look like tyres, this one won’t.
Into Oppo’s high end? Check our take on the Oppo Find X9 series.
Price and availability in the UAE
No riddles here.
- On sale from 24 October 2025
- UAE price: AED 1,099 for 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage
- Box extras: complimentary headphones
- Regional bundle: 12-month waterproof and screen protection joint warranty for GCC, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh (quoted value AED 749)
At this price, the A6 Pro 5G drops straight into the value shortlist for buyers who prioritise battery and durability. If your budget ceiling is around AED 1,500, put it next to the usual suspects from Xiaomi, Samsung’s FE line, and Honor.
Is the Oppo A6 Pro 5G waterproof?
It carries an IP69 rating, which means strong protection against dust and high-pressure water jets. It’s not a licence to go diving; always check the fine print on liquid damage and warranty.
How fast does the A6 Pro 5G charge?
Oppo quotes 80 W SUPERVOOC with a full charge in about 50 minutes. As with any fast charging, actual times depend on temperature, battery health, and what you’re doing while charging.
What screen does it use?
A 120 Hz AMOLED at 1080 × 2,374 with up to 1,400 nits peak brightness, tuned for better outdoor visibility.
What’s special about the battery longevity claim?
Oppo says the battery keeps over 80% of its original capacity after 1,830 charge cycles. That’s more than five years for typical use patterns.
What colours and variants are available in the UAE?
Stellar Blue and Rosewood Red at launch, with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage listed for AED 1,099. Bundles may vary by retailer.
