Oppo A78 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 37/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 515,647); the Oppo A78 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A78
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Oppo A78 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 206g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A78 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 47 points higher (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (74/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (67/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A78 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A78
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A78
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A78 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Oppo A78 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A78
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (74/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (67/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A78 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 by 47 points (84/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A78 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Oppo A78 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A78 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A78 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A78 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.