Oppo Reno4 vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Oppo Reno4 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4015); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno4 doesn't; the Oppo Reno4 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno4
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Oppo Reno4 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 203g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4015 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
The Oppo Reno4 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno4 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno4 (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno4 | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4015 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×73.9×7.7 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno4
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno4
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno4
- 4015 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno4 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno4 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno4 (52/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno4 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
Both devices scored 46/100. They are identical on performance — 41/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Oppo Reno4 (83/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno4 and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno4 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Oppo Reno4 over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo Reno4 (83/100 vs 52/100).