OPPO A78 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
23.2Performance26.2
35.2Display46.9
29Camera30.1
47.8Battery47.8
60Features28
4 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OPPO A78 5G scores 35.4 against 35.6 for Redmi Note 12 (4G). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 12 (4G) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A78 5G
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 470
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,500
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 47% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 269 ppi
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $249
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 395 ppi+47% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 360,000Top 88% | 470,000+31%Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+55%Top 83% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900+27%Top 87% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 184 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |