Nokia 8 vs Oppo A72
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Oppo A72 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A72 leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 329,457); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).
Nokia 8
Oppo A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1128
- Lighter: 160g vs 192g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Oppo A72, the Oppo A72 scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A72 leads (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A72 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo A72 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A72 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A72 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A72 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Oppo A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1128 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 10.0; ColorOS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.0×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Oppo A72
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Oppo A72
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A72
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Oppo A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Oppo A72 by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Oppo A72
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A72 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A72 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A72 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Oppo A72 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Oppo A72?
The Oppo A72 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Oppo A72?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Oppo A72 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Oppo A72?
The Oppo A72 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Oppo A72?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Oppo A72?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A72 is a better fit for everyday use.