Oppo A78 4G vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A78 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Oppo A78 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A78 4G
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A78 4G better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 211g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A78 4G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 4G notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A78 4G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.2×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A78 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A78 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A78 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A78 4G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A78 4G by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A78 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 4G notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A78 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A78 4G and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A78 4G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A78 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A78 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A78 4G over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.