Oppo A78 4G vs Xiaomi 17
The Oppo A78 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A78 4G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Oppo A78 4G better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A78 4G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 4G is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A78 4G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.2×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A78 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A78 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A78 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A78 4G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Oppo A78 4G by 87.5% 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 4G is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A78 4G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A78 4G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Oppo A78 4G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A78 4G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A78 4G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A78 4G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.