Smartphone maker Coolpad recently launched the new Mega 5A to cater to the entry-level segment. Coolpad has had quite a few smartphones that have made a mark in the sub-Rs. 10,000 segment over the years. In fact the Coolpad Note 3 (Review) was one of the first smartphones with a fingerprint scanner at this price level. The Mega 5A is priced at Rs. 6,999 and sports modest hardware, but boasts of a dual camera setup on the back, and the face unlock feature that is now increasingly common. Does the Mega 5A stand a chance against its competition? We put it to the test.
The Mega 5A is a budget offering from Coolpad. It sports a 5.45-inch display with HD+ resolution. Powering the Mega 5A is a Spreadtrum SC9850K processor, it has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo with a few customisations on top. There is a dual camera setup at the back consisting of an 8-megapixel primary camera and a 0.3-megapixel secondary sensor. At the front, it has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The Mega 5A is a dual SIM device with support for 4G as well as VoLTE. It has a 2500mAh removable battery.
Coolpad Mega 5A price in India starts from ₹ 4,524. The lowest price of Coolpad Mega 5A is ₹ 4,524 at Amazon on 5th November 2025.
| Brand | Coolpad |
| Model | Mega 5A |
| Price in India | ₹4,524 |
| Release date | August 2018 |
| Launched in India | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 148.00 x 70.70 x 8.90 |
| Weight (g) | 148.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 2500 |
| Colours | Gold |
| Screen size (inches) | 5.47 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 720x1440 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 18:9 |
| Processor | 1.3GHz quad-core |
| Processor make | Spreadtrum SC9850K |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Internal storage | 16GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 128 |
| Rear camera | 8-megapixel (f/2.0) + 0.3-megapixel |
| Rear autofocus | Phase detection autofocus |
| Front camera | 5-megapixel |
| Front flash | Yes |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Micro-USB | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |