Side-by-side technical data
Oppo A72 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Comparison between Oppo A72 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A72 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A72 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 480 nits
- against 450 nits
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,020 mAh
- against 4,040 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 720 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 284,000 | 303,263 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 738 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,745 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Neon | Black, White, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.9 % | 84.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,040 mAh | 5,020 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.67″ 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 | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications |
Sensors
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G |
| 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC Best value |
| 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, Infrared, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.4 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 211 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | A72 5G | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PDYM20, PDYT20 | M2003J6A1G |
