OPPO A78 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
23.2Performance86.1
35.2Display61.6
29Camera50.2
47.8Battery67.5
60Features94.7
4 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 35.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+63) and features (+35). 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
- 18% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.7 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″ | 7.6 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 404 ppi+50% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 360,000 | 2,947,517+719% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Bottom 13% | 3,528+383%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 12% | 10,619+459%Top 4% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 53 %Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13.8 h |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+6% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+18% | 9.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |