Oppo A72 5G
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Oppo A73 5G
#2653Category Breakdown
Oppo A72 5G
Oppo A73 5G
Performance
82.082.1
Camera
64.845.5
Display
76.976.9
Battery
29.129.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
85.674.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.247.3
Summary
- The Oppo A72 5G and Oppo A73 5G share similar build quality with identical dimensions and weight, though the A73 is slightly heavier at 177g.
- Both feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset and have options for 128GB storage, but the A73 offers an 8GB RAM variant.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both having a 16 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide, but the A72 supports 4K video recording while the A73 is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4040mAh with 18W charging for both models.
- The A72 runs on Android 10 with ColorOS 7.2, while the A73 can be upgraded to Android 12 with ColorOS 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A72 5G
Oppo A73 5G
General
Release Date
2020, July 27
2020, November 4
Announced
2020, July 27
2020, November 4
Description
Not to be confused with Oppo A72
Not to be confused with Oppo A73
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4040 mAh
4040 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4040 mAh
Li-Po 4040 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.2 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
162.2 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
175 g
177 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Purple, Neon
Navy Black, Neon
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G 2.3 Gbps DL
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, ColorOS 7.2
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity