OnePlus 9 vs OPPO A78 5G
38.6Performance23.2
46.6Display35.2
39.3Camera29
55.9Battery47.8
65.3Features60
8 spec wins — OnePlus 96 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.5 to 35.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and display (+11). 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 OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
Reasons to pick the OPPO A78 5G
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $729
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.56 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1612x720 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi+49% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324+189%Top 46% | 360,000Top 88% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+99%Top 48% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+92%Top 53% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 65 W+97% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8 mm+8% |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |