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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs OPPO A78 5G

WINNER
A
42.3Inno Score
VS
OPPO A78 5G

OPPO

OPPO A78 5G

$249

35.4Inno Score
43.9Performance23.2
32.4Display35.2
38Camera29
30.7Battery47.8
89.3Features60
10 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max7 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 12 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 42.3 to 35.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+21). OPPO A78 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 23
  • Stronger camera score: 38 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 185% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 730

Reasons to pick the OPPO A78 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 31
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 65% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 20 W
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 36% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,687 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxOPPO A78 5G
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.56 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2778x12841612x720
Pixel density458 ppi+70%269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness1,200 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxOPPO A78 5G
ChipsetApple A14 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 10950,000+164%Top 51%360,000Top 88%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+185%Top 28%730Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+158%Top 35%1,900Top 87%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxOPPO A78 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxOPPO A78 5G
Capacity3,687 mAh5,000 mAh+36%
Wired charging20 W33 W+65%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxOPPO A78 5G
Weight228 g188 g+18%
Thickness7.4 mm+7%8 mm
IP ratingIP68IP54
Frame materialStainless steelPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxOPPO A78 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxOPPO A78 5G
OS at launchiOS 14Android 13 (ColorOS 13)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxOPPO A78 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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