HIGHLIGHTS
* OPPO has launched OPPO A78 4G smartphone in global markets.
* The smartphone brings improvements over the 5G variant of the device.
* Oppo A78 4G is equipped with a dual rear camera unit.
* The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
* The Oppo A78 4G packs a 5,000mAh battery.
* There is no news on the Indian variant of the Oppo phone .
The Oppo A78 4G is finally official as the latest device announced by the brand in Indonesia.
As expected, the A78 4G brings several changes compared to its 5G counterpart including a smaller 6.43-inch AMOLED display (FHD+ 90Hz) with a punch hole cutout, a Snapdragon 680 chipset and faster 67W charging.
Oppo A78 4G sports the same back design with a 50MP main cam and a 2MP depth module and also includes an 8MP front-facing camera. The software side is covered by ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13 while the battery capacity comes in at 5,000 mAh.
Oppo A78 4G is available in Sea Green and Black Mist colors and comes in a single 8 GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Pricing is set at IDR 3,599,000 ($236 converted) and buyers in Indonesia will also get a free pair of Enco Buds2 in White with their purchase from Oppo’s official online store.
Oppo A78 4G has been unveiled in Indonesia as the latest handset in the company’s A-series smartphone lineup.
The new 4G smartphone comes with several changes compared to its 5G counterpart — Oppo A78 5G — that is currently available for purchase in India.
The Oppo A78 4G runs on a Snapdragon 680 SoC.
Its display features a hole punch cutout for the selfie camera, while the phone has a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup.
The Oppo A78 4G is available in a single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration with an option to “expand” the RAM up to 16GB utilising unused inbuilt storage.
It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W SuperVOOC fast charging.
Oppo A78 4G Price & Offers
Oppo A78 4G price is set at IDR 35,99,000 (roughly Rs. 20,000) for the single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
It is currently listed on Oppo’s online store in Indonesia in Black Mist and Sea Green (translated from Indonesian) colour options.
Upon ordering Oppo A78 4G, customers will get a free pair of the company’s Oppo Enco Buds 2 earphones in White shade. Details regarding the global availability and pricing of the new Oppo A78 4G are yet to be revealed.
To recall, the 5G variant of Oppo A78 was launched in India in January with a price tag of Rs. 18,999.
Oppo A78 4G Specifications
The dual SIM (Nano) Oppo A78 4G runs on Android 13-based ColorOS 13.1 and sports a 6.43-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED screen with up to 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum 180Hz touch sampling rate.
The display has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, a pixel density of 409ppi, 430 nits of peak brightness and 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio.
It is powered by a Snapdragon 680 SoC, coupled with an Adreno 610 GPU and 8GB of RAM. As mentioned, the available RAM can be virtually expanded up to 16GB using unutilised storage.
For optics, the Oppo A78 4G has a dual rear camera unit, comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. Selfies and video calls are managed by an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper with an f/2.0 aperture. The handset offers 256GB of storage.
Connectivity options on the Oppo A78 4G include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.
Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, gravity sensor, gyroscope, in-display optical sensor and proximity sensor.
It has a fingerprint sensor for authentication and supports face unlock feature.
Like the Oppo A78 5G, the company has equipped the Oppo A78 4G with a 5,000mAh battery unit. The battery supports 67W SuperVOOC charging. Besides, the Oppo Reno 8 measures 73.23x161x7.99mm and weighs 180 grams.
OPPO A78 4G KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.43 inches (16.33 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | August 31, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.43 inches (16.33 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 409 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 85.18 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Design
| Height | 160.1 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 73.2 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 180 grams |
| Waterproof | Yes, Splash proof, IP54 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 67W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
FAQ’s
1) What is OPPO A78 4G Pricing & Availability?
Ans) OPPO has launched the smartphone in Sea Green and Black Mist colour options. The company has priced the smartphone at IDR 3,599,000 (approx. Rs 19,600) for the lone variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
OPPO has announced that customers in Indonesia will receive a free pair of Enco Buds 2 with the smartphone.
The pricing of the 4G variant in Indonesia is higher than that of the 5G variant in India. The differences might be due to different tax brackets of smartphones in various countries.
There are no reports on the India launch of the newly launched OPPO smartphone.
2) What are OPPO A78 4G Features & Specifications?
Ans) OPPO has brought several improvements in comparison to the recently launched 5G variant of the smartphone.
The company has equipped the A78 4G with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution.
The display has a refresh rate of 90Hz, a touch sampling rate of 180Hz, a pixel density of 409 PPI, and uses an 8-bit panel. OPPO equips the display with a peak brightness of 430 nits and gets protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
OPPO A78 4G features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC built on a 6nm process. The chipset is an octa-core chipset with four Kryo 265 Gold (Cortex-A73) and four Kryo 265 Silver (Cortex-A53) cores.
The smartphone also supports virtual RAM, which can expand up to 8GB. The device runs on ColorOS 13.1, based on Android 13, out of the box. OPPO has included support for expanding the storage via a micro-SD card slot.
3) What are the quick specifications of Oppo A78 4G?
Ans) * Display: 6.43-inch AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, punch-hole cutout
* Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
* Memory and Storage: 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage
* Software: ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13
* Rear Camera: 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, 2MP depth lens
* Front Camera: 8MP lens with f/2.0 aperture
* Battery: 5000mAh with 67W fast charging support
* Dimensions: 160.01 x 73.23 x 7.93 (Fog Black), 160.01 x 73.23 x 7.99 (Sea Green), 180 grams
* Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock, Stereo speaker, USB Type-C Port, 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
4) How is the battery of Oppo A78 ?
Ans) The Oppo A78 4G will reportedly pack a 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging support.
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