OPPO A78 5G vs Xiaomi 12
23.2Performance43.2
35.2Display47.7
29Camera47
47.8Battery62.5
60Features65.3
4 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 35.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and camera (+18). 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
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″+4% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 419 ppi+56% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 360,000Top 88% | 1,150,000+219%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,720+136%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 4,300+126%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 13 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |