The OPPO A78 was recently unveiled in Kenya and is available in stores for Ksh 34,000. Even though there is a 5G variant of the A78, the one we have here is the 4G variant. This is one of the latest devices in the OPPO A series to launch in Kenya. The others include the OPPO A18, OPPO A58 and OPPO A98. The A78 seems to be the standout device out of all these as OPPO is flaunting this as the key device in the series.
The OPPO A78 was unveiled to a global audience back in July this year and we are getting it in Kenya now. It is the perfect device for anyone who has been eyeing the Reno 10 series but may not have enough cash to get it. It offers good value for money and is a direct competitor to the Camon 20 series and the Redmi Note 12 series.
The A78 has the Snapdragon 680 processor from Qualcomm. This is in combination with 8GB of RAM and either 128 or 256GB of storage space. For the camera, it has a 50MP sensor at the back. The battery is a 5000 mAh unit that supports 67W charging.
Have a look at its other key specs below.
OPPO A78 Specs
| Specs | OPPO A78 Specifications | |
| Price | From Ksh 34,000 | Buy on Jumia |
| Weight | 180 g | |
| Dimensions | 160 x 73.2 x 7.9 mm | |
| Display | Size | 6.43 inches, 90Hz |
| Type | AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 8 GB RAM, 128/256 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Dual 50MP + 2MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 1080p@30 fps | |
| Front facing camera | 8MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh non-removable battery, 67W fast charging | |
| Available colors | Mist Black, Aqua Green | |
How Much is the Oppo A78 in Kenya?
You can get the A78 in Kenya starting from Ksh 34,000. The phone is available through Jumia as well as most other smartphone retailers across the country.
Is the OPPO A78 waterproof?
The phone can take water splashes but do not go swimming with it. It has an IP54 rating which makes it dust and splash resistant.
Is this Phone worth it
Yes, the A78 is worth the money. It offers good value for money for anyone looking for a powerful and reliable smartphone.