Oppo A72 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Oppo A72 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 36/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A72
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Oppo A72 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A72 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 54 points higher (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A72 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; ColorOS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A72
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A72
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A72
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A72 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Oppo A72 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A72
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A72 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 by 54 points (90/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A72 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Oppo A72 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A72 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A72 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A72 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.