Oppo A72 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Oppo A72 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A72
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Oppo A72 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 203g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A72 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A72 (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A72 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A72 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×8.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A72
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A72
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A72
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A72 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Oppo A72 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A72
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A72 (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A72 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A72 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A72 by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A72 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Oppo A72 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A72 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A72 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A72 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.