Oppo A79 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Oppo A79 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs $999. Full…
Oppo
Oppo A79 5G
$699
1categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
10categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Oppo A79 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Oppo A79 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Oppo A79 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Oppo A79 5G vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Oppo A79 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 680 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Oppo A79 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 410,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1950 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Oppo A79 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Oppo A79 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Oppo A79 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Oppo A79 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, ColorOS 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | — | 5 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Oppo A79 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $999 |
Oppo A79 5G
Oppo A79 5G catches the eye with its shimmering feather texture, 6.72-inch FHD+ display, dual stereo speakers with 300% volume boost, and 33W fast charging.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6020
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, ColorOS 14)
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh