OPPO A78 5G vs POCO C85
23.2Performance21.8
35.2Display38.4
29Camera29
47.8Battery57.3
60Features33.3
6 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G4 spec wins — POCO C85
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OPPO A78 5G scores 35.4 against 34.8 for POCO C85. Pick by the categories that matter to you — OPPO A78 5G edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A78 5G
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 33
- 79% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 408
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,364
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the POCO C85
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi+6% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 810 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | 360,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+79%Bottom 13% | 408Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900+39%Bottom 12% | 1,364Bottom 5% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+8% | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |