OPPO A78 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
23.2Performance29.1
35.2Display54
29Camera65.9
47.8Battery55.1
60Features73.3
3 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 35.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+37) and display (+19). 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
- 15% lower weight: 188 g vs 222 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 511 ppi+90% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 360,000Top 88% | 500,000+39%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 900+23%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 2,650+39%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 40 MP+400% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+15% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+9% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |