OPPO A78 5G vs POCO M5
23.2Performance27
35.2Display45.6
29Camera29
47.8Battery38.8
60Features28
7 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G4 spec wins — POCO M5
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO A78 5G wins this phone face-off, 35.4 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and battery (+9). POCO M5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A78 5G
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the POCO M5
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 35
- 54% higher AnTuTu 10: 555,354 vs 360,000
- 49% higher Pixel density: 401 ppi vs 269 ppi
- Lower launch price: $189 vs $249
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″ | 6.58 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 2408x1080 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 401 ppi+49% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 360,000Top 88% | 555,354+54%Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 2,010+6%Top 81% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+6% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+10% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | POCO M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |