Category Breakdown
Oppo A78
Oppo A97
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
44.344.1
Display
75.575.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
63.764.4
Summary
- The Oppo A78 and A97 share similar build dimensions and weight, both featuring an IPS LCD display, but the A97 has a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels compared to the A78's 720 x 1612 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the A97 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the A78's Dimensity 700.
- The A78 has a 50 MP rear camera, while the A97 features a 48 MP rear camera but boasts a higher 12 MP selfie camera compared to the A78's 8 MP.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, and they run on Android 12, though the A78 is upgradable to Android 14, while the A97 operates on ColorOS 12.
- Connectivity options are similar, but the A97 lacks NFC support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A78
Oppo A97
General
Release Date
2023, January 07
2022, July 12
Announced
2023, January 07
2022, July 12
Description
Not to be confused withOppo A78 4G
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Panda glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
12 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD, 52% in 30 min, 100% in 67 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.1 x 8 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
163.8 x 75.1 x 8 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glowing Black, Glowing Purple
Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Android 12, ColorOS 12
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Android 12, ColorOS 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

