Oppo A79 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Oppo A79 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 530,583); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A79 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A79
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Oppo A79 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 203g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A79 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A79 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A79 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A79 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.0×8.0 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A79
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A79
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A79
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A79 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Oppo A79 by 89.1% 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A79 (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A79 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A79 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A79 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Oppo A79 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A79 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A79 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A79 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.