Oppo A78 vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 515,647); the Oppo A78 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A78
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A78 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 211g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A78 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A78 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A78
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A78
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A78 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A78 by 86.9% 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 Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (87/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A78 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A78 and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A78 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A78 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A78 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A78 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.