OPPO A78 5G vs Redmi 12
23.2Performance21.1
35.2Display45.1
29Camera29
47.8Battery38.8
60Features28
8 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G2 spec wins — Redmi 12
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO A78 5G wins this phone face-off, 35.4 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and battery (+9). Redmi 12 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
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 425
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,360
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 35
- 47% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 269 ppi
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $249
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″ | 6.79 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 2460x1080 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 396 ppi+47% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 360,000+31%Top 88% | 275,000Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+72%Top 83% | 425Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900+40%Top 87% | 1,360Top 94% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+6% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |