Oppo A78 vs Xiaomi 17
The Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 37/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A78
Xiaomi 17
What makes Oppo A78 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A78 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 50 points higher (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (81/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A78 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A78
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A78
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A78 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Oppo A78 by 84.9% 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (81/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A78 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A78 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 by 50 points (87/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A78 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Oppo A78 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A78 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A78 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A78 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.