Oppo A78 5G

Released January 2023

Advanced ($200-$400)
Oppo A78 5G

Summary

Pros

  • Well-exposed photos and videos, with pleasant colors, considering its segment
  • Very good autonomy at almost 3 days of moderate use
  • Clear sound signature in playback

Cons

  • Low level of image detail
  • Charging time slightly longer than average
  • Audio recordings lack clarity
  • Muffled or noisy audio recordings if the device is not handled carefully

Scores

Camera
Audio
Battery
69
camera
188th

in Global Ranking

26th

in Advanced Ranking ($200-$400)

Overall Camera Score i
69
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
75
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
45
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
58
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
26
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
79
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

111
audio
155th

in Global Ranking

7th

in Advanced Ranking ($200-$400)

Overall Audio Score i
111
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
115
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
106
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

132
battery
2023
51st

in Global Ranking

18th

in Advanced Ranking ($200-$400)

Overall Battery Score i
132
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 164
Top score
Honor X9c

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
147
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 197
Top score
Honor X9c
Charging i
115
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
124
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 22h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h49
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h34
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
4h29 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

Read the test results

Oppo A78 5G battery

Specifications

163.8 x 75.1 x 7.99mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Waterproof
IP54

Protection

Wired only

Charging

128 GB

Storage

Wide, Spectrum Enhanced

Main camera
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