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).

The Oppo A72 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Oppo A72
Performance 24
Display 58
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • 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)
What makes Oppo A72 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo A72: The Oppo A72 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Oppo A72
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Oppo A72
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Oppo A72
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Oppo A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Oppo A72 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
36/100 -33.0%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Oppo A72 by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Oppo A72
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.