Honor X40i vs Oppo A78
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40i leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A78 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Oppo A78 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Oppo A78
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 175g vs 188g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Oppo A78 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Oppo A78, the Honor X40i scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40i leads (30/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A78 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40i is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40i is a bit better (30/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Oppo A78 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 69 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, ColorOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A78
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A78
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Oppo A78, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X40i is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40i is a bit better (30/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (46/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Oppo A78?
The Honor X40i edges out the Oppo A78 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Oppo A78?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo A78 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Oppo A78?
The Honor X40i leads on camera score (30/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Oppo A78?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A78 (46/100 vs 27/100).