HMD Vibe 2 5G vs OPPO A78 5G
The Verdict
The HMD Vibe 2 5G and OPPO A78 5G sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($200 vs $249), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. HMD Vibe 2 5G stands out for 5000mah battery with solid all-day endurance, while OPPO A78 5G is praised for 5g connectivity at a budget-friendly price point. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HMD Vibe 2 5G if…
- →5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- →Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- →90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
Buy the OPPO A78 5G if…
- →5G connectivity at a budget-friendly price point
- →33W SUPERVOOC fast charging is quick for the price segment
- →5000 mAh battery provides solid two-day endurance
Pros & Cons
HMD Vibe 2 5G
Pros
- 5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- 90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
- Dual rear camera setup with capable 50MP main sensor
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Limited IP52 rating lacks full dust protection
- Entry-level Snapdragon 4 limits performance
- Basic IPS LCD display without AMOLED quality
OPPO A78 5G
Pros
- 5G connectivity at a budget-friendly price point
- 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging is quick for the price segment
- 5000 mAh battery provides solid two-day endurance
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling than 60Hz
- IPX4 splash resistance adds basic water protection
Cons
- IPS LCD lacks AMOLED vibrancy and contrast
- Dimensity 700 is basic — struggles with demanding apps
- 2 MP depth sensor is essentially useless
- 8 MP front camera is low resolution for selfies
- ColorOS includes pre-installed bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | HMD Vibe 2 5G | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 16MP f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | — |
| Ultrawide | 8MP f/2.2 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ice Blue | — |
| Weight | 190g | — |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 18W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 33W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.56 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 680 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 6GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 128GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 188 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | — | IPX4 |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 4 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
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