Oppo A78 4G vs Oppo A78 5G Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Oppo A78 4G and Oppo A78 5G - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Oppo A78 4G:

Higher resolution display: 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing a sharper and more detailed screen.
AMOLED screen: Offers more vibrant colors and deeper blacks compared to LCD screens.
More advanced screen protection: Equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, offering increased resistance to scratches and minor impacts.
Higher screen pixel density: With a PPI of 409, the display is crisper and provides finer details.
Faster charging: Supports fast charging at 67W, significantly reducing the time required to fully charge the device.
Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset: The Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) may offer better optimization for certain apps and games that are tuned for Snapdragon processors.

Reasons to consider Oppo A78 5G:

5G connectivity: Capable of faster data speeds and better network coverage with 5G support.
Higher Antutu benchmark score: A score of 324010 indicates potentially better overall performance.
Bluetooth 5.3: More recent version of Bluetooth offering better connectivity options.
Infrared sensor: Can be used to control non-networked devices like TVs and AC units.
Better water protection: Rated at IPX4, indicating protection against splashing water from any direction.
Newer MediaTek chipset: The MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833) (7 nm) could be more efficient in power consumption, especially with 5G usage.
Triple-band Wi-Fi support: Including 802.11n 5GHz, providing better wireless speeds and reducing interference.

Both the Oppo A78 4G and Oppo A78 5G offer their own unique set of features that cater to different user needs and preferences. The A78 4G offers a more premium display quality, faster charging, and chipset preference for certain apps. On the other hand, the A78 5G brings the benefits of faster 5G connectivity, potentially better overall performance, and improved Bluetooth and infrared capabilities. Users should choose based on which set of features aligns best with their usage habits and needs.

Oppo A78 4G or Oppo A78 5G Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Oppo A78 4G	Oppo A78 5G
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2023, July 10	January, 2023
Dimensions (HxWxD)	160 x 73.2 x 7.9 mm \| 6.3 x 6.3 x 2.88 in	75.1 x 163.8 x 8.0 mm \| 2.96 x 2.96 x 6.45 in
Weight	180 g \| 6.35 oz	188 g \| 6.63 oz
Body Build		Plastic
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Mist Black, Aqua Green	Black, Purple
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	5000 mAh, Li-Polymer, non-removable
Approximate price	200 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	AMOLED	188 g
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.43" in	6.56" in
Screen area	99.8 cm²
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	85.2%	84%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2400 px	720 x 1612 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	409 PPI	269 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch resistant
Other specs	- 90Hz, 430 nits	- 90 Hz -480 cd/m² (typ) -HBM 600 cd/m² -DCI-P3
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	50 MP, Dual	50 MP, Dual
Camera specs	-50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)	-50 MP, ƒ/ 1.8, (wide), -2 MP, ƒ/ 2.4, (Black & white)
Functions	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p video, Slow Motion 120 fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP, Single	8 MP, Single
Specifications	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	8 MP, ƒ/ 2.0
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 13, ColorOS 13.1	Android 13
Chipset	- Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)	- MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833) (7 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)	- Octa-Core (4x Cortex A76 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 2.0 GHz)
GPU	Adreno 610	Arm Mali-G57 MC2
External memory	microSDXC	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	8GB 128GB, 8GB · 128GB

Benchmark

Antutu 9 Total	249582	324010
GeekBench 6 Single Core	411
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	1263

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM, dual stand-by (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE	-2G - B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900) -3G - B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B6 (800), B8 (900), B19 (800) -4G - B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B38 (TDD 2600), B39 (TDD 1900), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B66 (1700/2100) -5G - n1 (2100), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n20 (800), n28b (700), n28a (700), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n66 (1700), n77 (3700), n78 (3500)
Speed	HSPA, LTE
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac,Dual band ,Wi-Fi Hotspot ,Wi-Fi Direct ,Wi-Fi Display
GPS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	Yes, USB On-The-Go (OTG)
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, APT-x, LDAC, SBC

Music and Audio

Radio	No	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Others

Other features

Sensors	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	- Fingerprint (side-mounted), Proximity, Accelerometer, compass, Pedometer , Infrared port
Other extras	- Fast charging 67W, 76% in 30 min -Power Delivery - IP54, dust and splash resistant	- Fast charging 33.0W - IPX4

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