OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $1299 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,231,988 vs 517,460); per DXOMark lab testing, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 92); the Samsung Galaxy A72 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes OPPO Find X9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4231988 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1299
- Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (52/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Find X9 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4231988 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | 92 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 8.7×None×None mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $450 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:45 hrs, total 37:00 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 717.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $849. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $849 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (98/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (96/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (52/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Find X9 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.