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Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.43 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP

Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 74% of smartphones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

25%

5.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

5.6

Display

15%

6.7

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

5.8

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 76% of smartphones
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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â–¼Worse than 72% of smartphones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £170

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
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4GB + 128GB
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

25%

5.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

5.6

Display

15%

6.7

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

5.8

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

5.9
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 6.8 points, which is higher than 62.8% of smartphones.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.2
Brand name
Oppo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G processor model which is slower than processors in 73.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 57.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 57.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.43 inches
Screen size
6.43 inches
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.43 inches which is smaller than the screens of 85% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
409 ppi
Pixel density
409 ppi
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 409 ppi which is higher than that of 66.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
67 W
Charging speed
67 W
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 67 W which is faster than in 72.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
160 mm
Height
160 mm
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 160 mm which is shorter than 79.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Width
73.2 mm
Width
73.2 mm
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.2 mm which is narrower than 89% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
180 g
Weight
180 g
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 180 g which is lighter than 85.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
81,760 cm³
Device volume
81,760 cm³
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 81,760 cm³ which is smaller than 91.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    67 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • 3.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    409 ppi
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (409 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    409 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 8.3% lighter
    Weight
    180 g
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (180 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    180 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.8 mm narrower
    Width
    73.2 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.4 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 52.9% cheaper
    Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£170 vs £260).
    £170 vs £260
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2.4 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 3.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    409 ppi
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (409 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    409 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    67 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 8.3% lighter
    Weight
    180 g
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (180 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    180 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.8 mm narrower
    Width
    73.2 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.6 mm shorter
    Height
    160 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (160 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    160 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.9 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 16.4% smaller volume
    Device volume
    81,760 cm³
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (81760 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    81,760 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 1.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Oppo A78
    the average smartphone
    Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.91 vs 8.000).
    7.91 vs 8
  • 2.3% worse value for money
    Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.17 vs 7.3).
    7.17 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 33.4% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    7,184
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,184 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,184 vs 10,783
  • 56.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    412
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (412 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    412 vs 942
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 11.1% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    845 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (845 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    845 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 42.1% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,466
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,466 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,466 vs 2,533
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    14.9 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    128
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.24 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.43 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.43 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 34.8% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    430 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (430 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    430 nits vs 660 nits
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    120 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (120 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP54
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    July 2023
    2023 vs 2024

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What we like about Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent battery life (5000mAh) often lasting one to two days on a single charge.
  • Fast charging capability (33W or 67W depending on the version), with the charger often included in the box.
  • Good overall performance for a budget phone, handling everyday tasks and light gaming well.
  • A bright 90Hz refresh rate display that is smooth for scrolling and gaming.
  • Premium-feeling design and sleek appearance for its price point.
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable storage via microSD card, features often missing in modern phones.
  • Responsive fingerprint sensor and face unlock security options.

What we don't like about Oppo A78 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Significant amount of pre-installed apps and games (bloatware) that can be difficult to manage or remove.
  • Camera performance is considered poor, especially in low light conditions, lacking detail and sometimes producing over-processed images.
  • Absence of an ultra-wide or telephoto camera lens, limiting photographic versatility.
  • The rear casing is a cheap-feeling plastic material, which detracts from the otherwise premium design.
  • The display is only HD+ resolution, with some similarly priced rivals offering Full HD+ screens.
  • Some users reported performance issues and lag after specific software updates, such as ColorOS 14.
  • The 4G model lacks 5G connectivity, a notable drawback as 5G becomes more standard.

Verdict

The Oppo A78 4G is a stylish, budget-friendly smartphone featuring a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is powered by the efficient Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD). A key pro is the impressive 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging for the large 5,000mAh battery, which can reach 100% in about 45 minutes, a feature often found in more expensive models. Other pros include solid dual stereo speakers, an IP54 splash-resistant rating, and the continued inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack. Cons include a mediocre 50MP main camera and 8MP front camera performance, especially in low light, the presence of considerable pre-installed bloatware apps, and the use of the older Android 13 operating system at launch.

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