Oppo A78 5G

Name: Oppo A78 5G
Brand: Oppo

Display6.56" 720 x 1612 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5000 mAh

5.6GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66

5G bands

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2023, January 07

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163.8 x 75.1 x 8 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)

Weight

188 g (6.63 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)

Size

6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Protection

Panda glass

Platform

Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC

Internal

128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Type

UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)

Features

1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging

SuperVOOC

Misc

Colors

Glowing Black, Glowing Purple

Models

CPH2483, CPH2495

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

battery

5000mAh, about one full dayWith typical use (texts, calls, social media) you will get through a day without charging, but video streaming or games will drain it noticeably faster.

charging

SuperVOOC, exact time unclearOPPO advertises SuperVOOC but does not specify wattage for this model, so actual 0-100% time cannot be estimated.

display

6.56", 720p, 90Hz, 269 ppiThe 90Hz refresh makes scrolling noticeably smoother than a 60Hz screen, but 269 ppi means small text will be slightly soft at reading distance, especially in bright sunlight.

performance

Dimensity 700, light gaming onlyThis chipset handles everyday apps, video calls, and social media without lag, but will struggle with intensive 3D games or heavy multitasking.

connectivity

5G on many bands, 5G coverage patchyThe phone supports 5G, but actual speeds depend on your local carrier and signal strength; in many regions 4G will still be the norm.

durability

IPX4 splash resist, not submersionSplashes and light rain will not damage it, but do not submerge it in water or expose it to sustained moisture.