Oppo A78 4G

Oppo A78 4G in Kenya

The Oppo A78 4G price in Kenya is Ksh 32,500. The latest Oppo phone has a 6.56″ HD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. The Oppo A78 4G comes with 6GB RAM, which can be expanded virtually up to 5GB. You get 128GB of storage onboard, and the smartphone also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and runs ColorOS 12.1 out of the box. Fueling the entire package is a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging support, advertised to charge 53% in 30 minutes and 100% in 69 minutes. The A77 4G comes in Sunset Orange (leather), and Sky Blue colors. Buy the Oppo A78 4G at Titanium.

Oppo A78 4G Price, Features, and Specifications

Brand	Oppo
Model	A78 4G
Release Date	10th July 2023
Price In Kenya	Kes 26,500
Display Size	6.43 inches
Display Type	AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Refresh Rate.	90GHz
Operating System	Android 13, ColorOS 13.1
Measurement	160 x 73.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight	180g
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Processor	Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 610
SIM Card	Dual SIM-Nano-SIM, Dual Stand-by
Connectivity	4G-enabled.
RAM	8GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB
MicroSD Card Slot	MicroSDXC
Main Camera	50 MP + 2 MP
Selfie Camera	8 MP
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
3.5MM Jack	Yes.
Radio	No.
Loudspeaker.	Yes.  Stereo Speakers
USB Port	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared port	Not Supported
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
NFC	Supported
Battery	5,000mAh
Charging	67W wired fast charging, 1-76% in 30 minutes.
Colors	Mist Black, Aqua Green

Physical Phone Attributes

Design

Leap into modern looks. Shine bright with diamond light, with the Diamond Matrix Design on the Oppo A78. Dive into the dreamy, rippling, and shimmering diamond textures, with this first-of-its-kind design for Oppo. This stunning phone is a sure-fire style statement, reminiscent of sunlight through crystal clear waters.

• Iconic Imaging Module Minimalist Runaway Design: This dynamic, fashion-forward design feature would be right at home on the catwalk. The contrasting texture of this smart glossy strip highlights the professional camera module and creates a modern, minimalist vibe.
• Featherlight And Fabulous Ultra Slim Retro Design: Clean lines and sharp finishes underpin this cool retro design. Weighing the same as 3 eggs and a whole lot less fragile, the ultra-slim body is as elegant as it is durable, feeling almost weightless in your pocket or hand. Measuring 160 x 73.2 x 7.9 mm and weighing 180g, the Appo A78 feels featherlight and slim in your palm.

Colors

• Mist Black: Oppo’s Mist Black is so much more than pure black, adding the 3D depth of atmospheric thunderclouds and the shimmering luster of a lake’s surface at night to delight your eyes.
• Aqua Green: Taking inspiration from shimmering lakes and sultry seas, this shade has a calm energy that will give you an instant connection to the beauty of the natural world.

IP54 rating

Dribbled your drink? The IP54 rating means this phone can handle everyday “oops” moments when something splashes on your phone, offering protection from every direction.

Display

Immersive Experience

Leap into an incredible experience with Oppo A78’s 6.43 inch, AMOLED, 90Hz, 430 nits display. Get immersed in the incredible FHD+ AMOLED display boasting 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) resolution.

Phone unlock Feature

Unlock the amazing phone with the In-Display Fingerprint Unlock feature. The Oppo A78 4G features a newly upgraded in-display Fingerprint Unlock which makes the frame design sleeker without compromising on your favourite efficiency feature.

Eye Comfort Display

See, even in the sunlight, with a screen that can reach a super bright 600nit. Then let the Smart Backlight adjust to your environment, keeping your eyes comfortable and kicking tiredness into the touch.

Screen Protection

Protecting the immersive, high-resolution display from scratches and breakage due to accidental falls or pressure on the screen is Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Camera Set-up

The trio of amazing cameras has all bases covered, from the 50MP AI Main Camera and dedicated Depth Camera taking in every memory in minute detail, to the HDR-supported Selfie Camera capturing your lovely smile to perfection.

Ultra-Imaging, Zero Effort Ultra-Clear 108MP Images

Take professional-looking pictures, with minimal input required. Super smart tech stitches together multiple images captured to create an extra clear, ultra-detailed 108MP super high-definition photo.

Dual View Video

It’s time to get creative. Shoot from the front and back camera at the same time to create amazing dual-view videos, for family sharing, vlogging, and just for fun with your friends.

Quality Audio Output

Immerse yourself in music and movies, even in noisy situations, with the upgraded Dual Stereo Speakers and Ultra Volume Mode that can increase volume to 300%. Real HD Sound tunes your sound perfectly for gaming, watching, dancing to your favourite tracks and more. The 3.5mm jack port makes entertainment more fun as you can simply plug in your wired earphones and get into the groove.

Processing Power and Performance

Maximised Phone Memory

RAM-p Up Performance is superb, especially with 8GB + 8GB RAM Expansion. Use up to a massive 8GB of storage memory as RAM to increase your phone’s performance and run all your apps super smoothly, no matter how full-on your life gets. The 128GB 8GB RAM / 256GB 8GB RAM depending on the model of your choice comes along with a MicroSD slot for additional memory.

Raw Processing Power

Maximize your experience with the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. Play, listen, watch, film and photograph, enjoying every moment in life perfectly, with the optimized smoothness of Snapdragon’s top-quality 4G chip. The chip comes along with Adeno 610 GPU and Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) CPU which makes multi-tasking and playing video games easy and fun.

• Increase Your Appetite with Dynamic Computing Engine: Oppo A78 has 48-Month Fluency Protection. Say goodbye to lag, jitters, and jumps as Oppo’s proprietary technical solution delivers amazing fluidity and stability by keeping more apps active in the background.
• Lab-tested Longevity: Say goodbye to lag, jitters, and jumps as OPPO’s proprietary technical solution delivers amazing fluidity and stability by keeping more apps active in the background.

Operating System

Oppo A78 4G runs on Android 13, ColorOS 13.1. The Android-based operating system combines with Oppo’s ColorOS to optimize your experience and ability to customize applications to suit your needs, preferences, and personality.

Battery Power and Performance

The Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery is massive and its power capacity can last you 24 hours of intensive use, with some juice left for the following day.  The Battery Health Engine helps your battery remain good as new for over 4 years of daily use. It offers:

• 3 Hours of YouTube streaming
• 293 Hours of offscreen standby

5 minutes of fast recharging using the 67W wired charger gives you ample 4.6 hours of making calls.  Within 46 minutes, your phone will be fully charged from 1-100%, getting ready for a run in the office or safari without any low power or slow charging inconveniences. Be ready in a flash with the 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging unit. Whether you have got to get to work, leave to collect the kids or meet your friends, you’ll not be left waiting with this ultra-fast flash charging, taking you to 43% in just 15 minutes and 76% in 30 minutes.

• Behaviour-Based Battery Charging Optimized All-Day Charging: If you leave your phone on charge for long periods, this super smartphone will reflect your routines, prompting you to switch on optimized all-day charging to protect your battery health. Your phone will charge to 80% then pause, restarting charging to get to full power just in time for when you need to leave.

Pros and Cons of Oppo A78 4G

Pros

• Very fashionable
• Decent processor perforamance
• High-capacity 5,000mAh battery
• Supports 67W fast charging
• High-resolution 1080p display
• Display glass protected by Corning Gorilla Glass
• Has a 3.5mm jack port
• Supports NFC
• SUPPORTS MicroSD
• Decent RAM and internal memory
• Has a Fingerprint sensor
• Decent camera set-up

Cons

• Not 5G enabled
• Does not support wireless charging
• Does not support reverse wireless charging
• No 4K video recording
• Limited to two colors only: Mist Black, and Aqua Green
• No Infrared
• No temperature sensor

Verdict

A great, mid-range phone with great features. Too bad it is not 5G enabled.  But otherwise, it is an all-around, great phone with high-quality features and top performance for its price.

Rating:8/10

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