Oppo A78
#1581
Realme 8s 5G
#1548Category Breakdown
Oppo A78
Realme 8s 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
44.345.0
Display
75.575.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
63.763.9
Summary
- The Oppo A78 features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Realme 8s 5G has a slightly smaller 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel count.
- In terms of performance, the A78 is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the 8s 5G utilizes a more advanced Dimensity 810 chipset, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Realme 8s 5G is superior, offering a 64 MP main sensor compared to the A78's 50 MP, and it includes gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, but the A78 runs on Android 12 with ColorOS 14, while the 8s 5G operates on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, indicating a difference in software experience and updates.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A78 being slightly lighter at 188g compared to the 8s 5G's 191g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A78
Realme 8s 5G
General
Release Date
2023, January 07
2021, September 09
Announced
2023, January 07
2021, September 09
Description
Not to be confused withOppo A78 4G
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 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
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
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)
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight
188 g
191 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glowing Black, Glowing Purple
Blue, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / 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
5.1, A2DP, LE
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, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes