The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A96, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A78, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 375,700
- against 218,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Oppo A96, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP5X, IPX4, IPX5
- against IP54, IPX4
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 375,700 Best value | 218,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54, IPX4 | IP5X, IPX4, IPX5 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.59″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, TFT LCD, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | A78 | A96 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 560 € |
| Model numbers | CPH2483, CPH2495 | CPH2333 |
