Oppo A78 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 37/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A78
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Oppo A78 better?
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A78 vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 46 points higher (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A78 (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A78 | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A78
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A78
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A78 and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Oppo A78 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A78
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (82/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (95/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (94/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A78 (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A78 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 by 46 points (83/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A78 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Oppo A78 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A78 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A78 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A78 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.