Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Oppo A78
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Oppo A78 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Oppo A78 which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Oppo A78
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Oppo A78 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 73999 | Rs. 14399 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 73999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 16, 2023. The cost of Oppo A78 is Rs. 14399.
Display comparison
Oppo A78 has larger screen size of 6.56 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.2 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Oppo A78 has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 421 PPI & OPPO's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than OPPO's phone ~ 84%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Oppo A78 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Oppo A78's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10 MP Front Camera in comparison to Oppo A78's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Oppo A78 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | January 16, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 75.1 x 163.8 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 84% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Panda glass |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | 100% DCI-P3, 600nits (Typical), 480nits (Typical) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP f/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Night, Videos, Photos, Portrait, Expert, Extra HD, Panoramic, Time-lapse, Slow-motion, Sticker, Text scanner, and Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 10 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Mediatek Dimensity 700 5G |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |