OPPO A78 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08
23.2Performance20
35.2Display36.2
29Camera29
47.8Battery53.1
60Features41.3
7 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO A78 5G wins this phone face-off, 35.4 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and performance (+3). Samsung Galaxy A08 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 performance score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 41
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″ | 6.7 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi+3% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen-to-body | — | 83.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu | 360,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Bottom 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 12% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64/128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+5% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |