Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs OPPO A78 5G
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Pro dominates across nearly every dimension at $499, making it the superior flagship choice. Its 6.7-inch pOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 2000 nits brightness delivers exceptional visual quality, far surpassing the A78's 6.56-inch 90Hz IPS LCD panel at 680 nits. Performance favors Motorola with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and Adreno 720 GPU handling demanding tasks and gaming smoothly, while the A78's MediaTek Dimensity 700 struggles with demanding applications. Camera systems show a clear gap: the Edge 50 Pro offers a versatile quad setup including a 50MP f/1.4 main sensor with OIS, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, and 4K video, versus the A78's simpler dual-camera configuration limited to 1080p recording. Charging technology heavily favors Motorola with 125W wired plus 50W wireless capability, whereas the A78 maxes out at 33W wired with no wireless option. Storage reaches 512GB on the Edge 50 Pro compared to 128GB on the A78. The A78 offers a marginally larger 5000mAh battery and costs $250 less, appealing to budget buyers. For anyone prioritizing camera quality, display smoothness, processing power, and fast charging, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro represents significantly better value despite the higher price. The A78 suits basic users with tight budgets.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 50 Pro if…
- →125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- →f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- →IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
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
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
- 144Hz display is smoother than most 120Hz competitors
- Near-stock Android experience with minimal bloat
Cons
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is slower than similarly-priced Snapdragon 8 phones
- 4500 mAh battery is on the small side
- 13MP ultrawide is weaker than rival triple-camera setups
- Software update track record is historically slow for Motorola
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 | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | OPPO A78 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 33W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.56 inches |
| Type | pOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 680 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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