Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Oppo K9
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 and Oppo K9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Oppo.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo K9, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A72, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 800 nits
- against 750 nits
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
Oppo K9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 449,750
- against 279,342
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 394 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 203 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 279,342 | 449,750 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 2.8 GHz core, one 2.4 GHz core, and six 1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Black, Aurora |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 172 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 85.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits Best value | 750 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.43″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, 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, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | K9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A725F, SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725M, SM-A725M/DS | PEXM00 |
