Should You Upgrade from the A78 to the Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557)?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the A78 to the Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557), 1 year apart.
Probably not — keep your A78
The Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557) is 1 year newer than the A78, and the BeastScore drops from 79.8 to 67.4. The biggest improvements: 0.2" larger screen. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 16 points lower, camera rated 24 points lower.
What you gain with the Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557)
- +0.2" larger screen
What you give up
- −Performance rated 16 points lower
- −Camera rated 24 points lower
- −Display rated 12 points lower
- −4 GB less RAM
- −5 g heavier
| Spec | A78 | Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 79.8 | 67.4 | −12.4 (16%) |
| Performance score | 80 | 64 | −16 (20%) |
| Camera score | 84 | 60 | −24 (29%) |
| Battery score | 86 | 86 | No real change |
| Display score | 74 | 62 | −12 (16%) |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.6" | 6.7" | +0.2" |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | −4 GB (50%) |
| Weight | 188 g | 193 g | +5 g (3%) |
Upgrade if…
- Your A78 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need
A78 vs Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557): Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the A78 to the Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557)?
Probably not — keep your A78. The Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557) is 1 year newer than the A78, and the BeastScore drops from 79.8 to 67.4. The biggest improvements: 0.2" larger screen. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 16 points lower, camera rated 24 points lower.
What is the biggest difference between the A78 and Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557)?
0.2" larger screen: 6.6" on the A78 vs 6.7" on the Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557).
Does the Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557) have a bigger battery than the A78?
No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the Oppo A79 5G 2023 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE JP V3 128GB CPH2557 (BBK 2557)?
Upgrade if: Your A78 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.
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