A78 vs Huawei P50 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Huawei P50 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
A78
Huawei P50 Pro
Huawei P50 Pro wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraHuawei P50 Pro8491
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHuawei P50 Pro4060
- BatteryA788672
- DisplayHuawei P50 Pro7486
- ConnectivityHuawei P50 Pro6580
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueA786855
- A78 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,360 mAh
- Huawei P50 Pro charges faster66W vs 33W
- A78 has a sharper main camera50.1 MP vs 50 MP
- Huawei P50 Pro has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Huawei P50 Pro has the bigger screen6.6" vs 6.56"
- A78 is lighter188 g vs 195 g
- Huawei P50 Pro has a sharper selfie camera13 MP vs 8 MP
- A78 has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.2
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Huawei P50 Pro wins — BeastScore 79.8/100
The Huawei P50 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (66W vs 33W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The A78 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,360 mAh).
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,360 mAh
Faster wired charging: 66W vs 33W · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: A78 or Huawei P50 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (66W vs 33W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The A78 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,360 mAh). BeastScore: A78 79.8/100, Huawei P50 Pro 79.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between A78 and Huawei P50 Pro?
A78 has a 6.56-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Huawei P50 Pro has a 6.6-inch display and 4360 mAh battery.
How do A78 and Huawei P50 Pro compare for speed?
A78 scores 80/100 for performance; Huawei P50 Pro scores 80/100.
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