Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Oppo Reno6 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 and Oppo Reno6 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Oppo.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo Reno6 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 4.9 |
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
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- against 6.43″
Oppo Reno6 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 430,765
- against 279,342
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 279,342 | 430,765 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 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Black, Aurora, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 156.8 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 88.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | 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 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| 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, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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+ | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg Best value | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.18 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Reno6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A725F, SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725M, SM-A725M/DS | PEQM00, CPH2251 |
