Oppo A78 vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads — 41/100 vs 37/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A78
Poco M3 Pro 5G
What makes Oppo A78 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Better camera (29/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A78 vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Poco M3 Pro 5G scores 4 points higher (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (29/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (29/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A78 | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 13 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A78
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Oppo A78
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A78 and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A78
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (29/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A78 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G edges out the Oppo A78 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo A78 and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Oppo A78 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A78 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A78 over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo A78 (67/100 vs 55/100).