80 Pro vs A78: Which One Should You Buy?

80 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Honor · 2022

80 Pro

80 Pro
80/ 100
Launch price$799
Oppo · 2023

A78

A78
80/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

80 Pro wins 3 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

80 Pro
80 Pro
3 wins
A78
A78
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayValue
80 ProA78
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • Speed80 Pro
    90
    80
  • Camera80 Pro
    90
    84
  • VideoNot enough data
  • Selfie80 Pro
    100
    40
  • BatteryA78
    78
    86
  • DisplayA78
    62
    74
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueTie
    68
    68
Key differences
  • A78 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
  • 80 Pro has a sharper main camera160 MP vs 50.1 MP
  • 80 Pro has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.56"
  • A78 is lighter188 g vs 193 g
  • 80 Pro has a sharper selfie camera50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 80 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy 80 Pro
  • ✓160 MP main camera
  • ✓6.78" display
Reasons to buy A78
  • ✓5 g lighter (188 g vs 193 g), easier to hold
  • ✓Bigger 5,000 mAh battery (+200 mAh)
  • ✓50.1 MP main camera

Full specifications

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Specification80 ProA78
1. Display & Screen🏆 A78 Wins Display
Screen typeNot listedIPS TFT LCD
Screen Size6.78"6.56"
Resolution & DensityN/A 720x1612 (269 ppi)
Refresh RateNot listed90 Hz
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 80 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)Dimensity 700 (7nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 730Mali-G57 MC2
Operating SystemAndroid Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal StorageN/A128GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 80 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera160 MP50.1 MP
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens50 MP8 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 A78 Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/A163.8 x 75.04 x 7.99 mm
Weight193 g188 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 A78 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/A33W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
BluetoothNot listedBluetooth 5.3
USB Port & SpeedNot listedUSB C reversible
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$799Price on request
Our verdict

80 Pro wins — BeastScore 79.8/100

The 80 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (160 MP vs 50.1 MP) and bigger screen (6.78" vs 6.56"). The A78 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh).

Buy 80 Pro if you want

Higher-resolution main camera: 160 MP vs 50.1 MP · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB

Buy A78 if you want

Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh

Common questions

Which is better: 80 Pro or A78?

The 80 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (160 MP vs 50.1 MP) and bigger screen (6.78" vs 6.56"). The A78 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh). BeastScore: 80 Pro 79.8/100, A78 79.8/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between 80 Pro and A78?

80 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 4800 mAh battery. A78 has a 6.56-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do 80 Pro and A78 compare for speed?

80 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; A78 scores 80/100.

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