OPPO A78 5G vs POCO C85 5G
23.2Performance21.8
35.2Display44.1
29Camera29
47.8Battery57.3
60Features36
5 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G5 spec wins — POCO C85 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OPPO A78 5G scores 35.4 against 36.2 for POCO C85 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO C85 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A78 5G
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
- 11% lower weight: 188 g vs 211 g
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the POCO C85 5G
- Stronger display score: 44 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 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu | 360,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+1%Bottom 13% | 726Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 12% | 1,960+3%Bottom 15% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+11% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 15 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |