Should You Upgrade from the A78 to the A80?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the A78 to the A80, 1 year apart.
Probably not — keep your A78
The A80 is 1 year newer than the A78, and the BeastScore drops from 79.8 to 78.6. The biggest improvements: 100 mah bigger battery, 0.1" larger screen. Trade-offs to know: display rated 12 points lower, lower-resolution main camera (−0.10000000000000142 mp).
What you gain with the A80
- +100 mAh bigger battery
- +0.1" larger screen
What you give up
- −Display rated 12 points lower
- −Lower-resolution main camera (−0.10000000000000142 MP)
| Spec | A78 | A80 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 79.8 | 78.6 | −1.2 |
| Performance score | 80 | 80 | No real change |
| Camera score | 84 | 84 | No real change |
| Battery score | 86 | 86 | No real change |
| Display score | 74 | 62 | −12 (16%) |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh | +100 mAh |
| Screen size | 6.6" | 6.7" | +0.1" |
| Main camera | 50.1 MP | 50 MP | −0.1 MP |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | No real change |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g | No real change |
Upgrade if…
- You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
A78 vs A80: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the A78 to the A80?
Probably not — keep your A78. The A80 is 1 year newer than the A78, and the BeastScore drops from 79.8 to 78.6. The biggest improvements: 100 mah bigger battery, 0.1" larger screen. Trade-offs to know: display rated 12 points lower, lower-resolution main camera (−0.10000000000000142 mp).
What is the biggest difference between the A78 and A80?
100 mAh bigger battery: 5,000 mAh on the A78 vs 5,100 mAh on the A80.
Does the A80 have a bigger battery than the A78?
The A80 has a 5,100 mAh battery versus 5,000 mAh on the A78 (+100 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the A80?
Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day.