Oppo A79 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Oppo A79 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 530,583); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A79 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A79
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Oppo A79 better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A79 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Oppo A79 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A79 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.0×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A79
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A79
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A79
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A79 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Oppo A79 by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A79
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Oppo A79 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A79 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A79 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Oppo A79 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A79 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A79 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A79 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.