Oppo A72 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Oppo A72 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 329,457).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A72

Performance 24
Display 58
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 86

What makes Oppo A72 better?


  • Overall rating 36/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A72 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A72 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo A72 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 329457 3569354
Geekbench Single 321 3310
Geekbench Multi 1128 10070
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1220
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10.0; ColorOS 7.1 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 480 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×8.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 192 g
Launch price — $825

Camera comparison

Oppo A72

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A72

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A72

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A72 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A72 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
36/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +90.8%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Oppo A72 by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A72

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (95/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A72 (85/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (81/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (84/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A72 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A72 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Oppo A72 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A72 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A72 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A72 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.