Oppo A78 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A78 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo A78 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Oppo A78 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A78
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 18
Battery 39
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Oppo A78 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 188g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A78 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A78 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Oppo A78: The Oppo A78 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A78 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 515647
Geekbench Single 688
Geekbench Multi 1794
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
DXOMark (camera) 69
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 13 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 188 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Oppo A78
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
18
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A78
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A78
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 (37/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A78 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Oppo A78 (83/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A78 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Oppo A78 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A78 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A78 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Oppo A78 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.