Side-by-side technical data
Oppo A72 5G vs Huawei Nova Y9a
Comparison between Oppo A72 5G and Huawei Nova Y9a: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A72 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 197 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 9 mm
Huawei Nova Y9a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,040 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 301,000
- against 284,000
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 18 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 720 | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 284,000 | 301,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.0 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Neon | Black, Grey, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.9 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,040 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 22.5 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.63″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 397 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 211 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | A72 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PDYM20, PDYT20 | — |
