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OPPO A78 5G

Released Jan 16, 2023$249 launch pricePhone

OPPO's budget 5G volume phone for 2023: Dimensity 700, a 90Hz panel and 33W SUPERVOOC. It exists in enormous numbers across Asia and does exactly what the price implies.

Pros

  • Reliable Dimensity 700 5G
  • 33W SUPERVOOC charging
  • Clean ColorOS performance tuning
  • 5000mAh endurance

Cons

  • LCD at 90Hz
  • Single real camera
  • 1080p video cap
35Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance21.8
Display35.2
Camera29
Battery47.8
Features60

Performance uses the published results of the MediaTek Dimensity 700, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the OPPO A78 5G

Display

Screen size
6.56 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1612x720
Pixel density
269 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz

Performance

RAM (max)
8 GB
Storage options
128GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Max video
1080p@30fps
Front camera
8 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
33 W

Design

Weight
188 g
Thickness
8 mm
IP rating
IP54
Frame material
Plastic

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.3
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 13 (ColorOS 13)
OS update pledge
2 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the OPPO A78 5G good in 2026?

The OPPO A78 5G earns an Inno Score of 35/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. OPPO's budget 5G volume phone for 2023: Dimensity 700, a 90Hz panel and 33W SUPERVOOC. It exists in enormous numbers across Asia and does exactly what the price implies.

What are the key specs of the OPPO A78 5G?

Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 700 · Screen size: 6.56 ″ · Capacity: 5,000 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the OPPO A78 5G?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Lava Blaze X 5G, Ulefone RugKing 5 Pro, vivo Y11 5G — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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