Oppo A78 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 37/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A78 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 515,647); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 69); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A78
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Oppo A78 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1736
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 188g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A78 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 38 points higher (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A78 leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 (89/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A78 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A78
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo A78
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A78 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Oppo A78 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A78
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (77/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 (89/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A78 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 by 38 points (75/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A78 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo A78 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A78 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A78 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A78 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.