OPPO A78 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
23.2Performance28.9
35.2Display44.4
29Camera41.9
47.8Battery53.1
60Features70.7
4 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 35.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+13) and features (+11). OPPO A78 5G 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
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 15% lower weight: 188 g vs 222 g
- 12% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″ | 6.6 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 390 ppi+45% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 83.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | 360,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Bottom 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 12% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+15% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+12% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |