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iPhone SE (2020) vs OPPO A78 5G

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
OPPO A78 5G

OPPO

OPPO A78 5G

$249

35.4Inno Score
34.4Performance23.2
21.6Display35.2
31.9Camera29
21.3Battery47.8
73.3Features60
9 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)9 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO A78 5G wins this phone face-off, 35.4 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+14). iPhone SE (2020) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 23
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 150% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 360,000
  • 84% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 730

Reasons to pick the OPPO A78 5G

  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 21
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 175% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 167% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 3 GB
  • Lower launch price: $249 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OPPO A78 5G
Screen size4.7 ″6.56 ″+40%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1334x7501612x720
Pixel density326 ppi+21%269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness625 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OPPO A78 5G
ChipsetApple A13 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 10900,000+150%Top 56%360,000Top 88%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+84%Top 56%730Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400+79%Top 57%1,900Top 87%
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OPPO A78 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera7 MP8 MP+14%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OPPO A78 5G
Capacity1,821 mAh5,000 mAh+175%
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OPPO A78 5G
Weight148 g+21%188 g
Thickness7.3 mm+9%8 mm
IP ratingIP67IP54
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OPPO A78 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OPPO A78 5G
OS at launchiOS 13Android 13 (ColorOS 13)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus OPPO A78 5G
SpeciPhone SE (2020)OPPO A78 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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