The most underrated Smartphone in SA the Oppo A78 5G

The most underrated Smartphone in SA the Oppo A78 5G

TechSceneZA has been given the pleasure of reviewing one of the most Affordable world class smart phones to hit the South African market, the Oppo A78 5G. Oppo has taken the world and flipped it onto its head over the last few years due to its unbelievable affordability and its top of the line high quality workmanship. One of its latest additions to Oppos retail line is the Oppo A78 5G smart phone which released on the 27th February 2023.

Product Features

  • Has a speedy charge rate of 0-29% in 15 minutes and 0 – 100% in 67 minutes as tested by us at TechSceneZA.
  • Thanks to the high capacity 5000mAh battery this is the last man standing. Has a Super Power Saving Mode to extend the immortal battery life as well as Super Night-time Standby mode which learns your sleeping patterns to limit power consumption to just 2% during a single night.
  • 20% faster image processing which treats users to incredible detail and color accuracy in low-light scenes.
  • Smart Imaging features AI Portrait Retouching, AI Scene Enhancement, and Night Mode for higher quality output and a zero need for post editing.
  • Stunning design with polished rings around the camera module, pattern of shining lights on the back, creating an eye capturing sparkling beam of light. The backplate is also adorned with the iconic OPPO Glow process, which lends a fingerprint-free matte finish and a subtle shimmering appearance.
  • Dual stereo speakers that allow for rich audio and allows for Ultra Volume mode that extends the volume settings to go up to 200% that contests with your cars speakers.

Specs

Heightabout 163.8mm
Widthabout 75.1mm
Thicknessabout 7.99mm
Weightabout 188g
RAM and ROM Capacities8GB + 128GB(Local storage)
RAM TypeLPDDR4X (2133MHz 2 x 16-bit)
ROM SpecificationsUFS2.2 @ 2Lanes HS-Gear3
Phone Storage CardSupported
USB OTGSupported
Size6.56″
Screen Ratio89.8%
ResolutionHD+ (1612×720)
Refresh RateMaximum: 90Hz
Optional (60/90)
Touch Sampling RateMaximum: 90Hz (5 fingers)
Default: 90Hz (5 fingers)
Color GamutVivid mode 96% NTSC/100% DCI-P3
Gentle mode 72% NTSC/100% sRGB
Color Depth16.7 million colors (8-bit)
Pixel Density269PPI
BrightnessStandard maximum brightness: 480nits (Typical)
Maximum brightness under sunlight: 600nits (Typical)
PanelLCD (A-Si)
Cover GlassesPanda glass (Reinforced once)/Caihong glass (Reinforced once)
Rear CameraMain camera: 50MP, f/1.8, FOV 77.07°, 5P lens, AF, open-loop focus motor
Black and white camera: 2MP, f/2.4; FOV 88.8°; lens: 3P + IR; zoom focus
Front Camera8MP, f/2.0; FOV 77°; lens: 4P, FF
Shooting ModeRear: Night, Videos, Photos, Portrait, Expert, Extra HD, Panoramic, Time-lapse, Slow-motion, Sticker, Text scanner, and Google Lens
Front: Night, Video, Photo, Portrait, Panorama, Time-lapse, Sticker
Rear Video1080P@30fps or 720P@30fps
Front Video1080P@30fps or 720P@30fps
SLO-MO supports 720P (120 fps)
CPUMediaTek 6833
CPU Speed Cores8 cores, up to 2.2GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2 @950Mhz
Battery4880mAh/18.88Wh (rated)
5000mAh/19.35Wh (typical)
Fast Charge33W SUPERVOOCTM, VOOC, and PD (9 V/2 A) fast charging protocols are supported
Biometrics FingerprintSupported
Facial RecognitionSupported
SensorsAmbient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Geomagnetic sensor
Accelerometer
Gravity sensor
Pedometer
SIM 2Supported
SIM Card TypeNano-SIM card
Frequency Band2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: UMTS (WCDMA) bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
4G: TD-LTE bands 38/39/40/41 (2496 – 2690MHZ)
4G: LTE FDD bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/66/13
5G: SA & NSA 77/78/38/40/41/1/3/5/7/8/20/28/66
Connectivity WLANSupports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n;
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/Wi-Fi 5.1GHz/Wi-Fi 5.4GHz/Wi-Fi 5.8GHz;
Supports Wi-Fi Display; Wi-Fi network sharing
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth v5.3, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Bluetooth Audio CodecSBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC supported
USB InterfaceUSB Type-C
Earphone Jack3.5mm
NFCSupported
Operating SystemAndroid 12, ColorOS 13
Location Technology
GNSS
Built-in GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GALILEO and QZSS positioning systems
A-GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile network, and electronic compass
Google Maps and other third-party map apps supported

Retail

The Oppo A78 5G retails around R8900, prices vary and comes in Glowing Black, Glowing Purple and Glowing Blue.

One can only describe this phone as the last of us in terms of phones as the battery life is incredibly long. The detail that has gone into making this phone will guarantee you that whatever you do be it social media, photography, gaming or entertainment you will be doing so in the most comfortable experience and not have to wait for any buffering lagging or phone glitching. We at TechSceneZA have had the pleasure of having the Oppo A78 5G phone as our newest brand of cell phones to review instead of the Samsung, Huawei brands and give this phone an 8.5 rating. We definitely think that Oppo should be a choice you consider when choosing your next phone along side Samsung and Huawei and highly recommend the Oppo A78 5G.

Tech Scene ZA

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