Oppo Reno12 (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 26/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 203g).
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 203g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Oppo Reno12 (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 15 points higher (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo Reno12 (China) | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | $450 |
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (62/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (76/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A72 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno12 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno12 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno12 (China) over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.