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iPhone SE (2020) vs OPPO A78 5G

iPhone SE (2020)
34.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
OPPO A78 5G

OPPO

OPPO A78 5G

$249

35Inno Score
41.9Performancechip21.8
21.6Display35.2
31.9Camera29
21.3Battery47.8
73.3Features60
6 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)9 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone SE (2020) scores 34.9 against 35 for OPPO A78 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — OPPO A78 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • Stronger performance score: 42 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 21% higher Pixel density: 326 ppi vs 269 ppi
  • 21% lower weight: 148 g vs 188 g

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
AnTuTu787,228Bottom 12%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)187,385Bottom 1%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)227,283Bottom 29%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)98,553Bottom 1%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)274,007Bottom 22%—
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 charging7.5 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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