The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A72, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Max. download speed
- 600 Mbps
- against 390 Mbps
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
vivo Y51a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 178,300
- against 171,000
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 171,000 | 178,300 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 339 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,208 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Purple | Titanium, Blue, White, Multicolor |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 84.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.58″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B18, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.48 W/kg Best value | 0.87 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.92 W/kg | 0.39 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.92 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A72 | Y51a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2067 | V2031 |
