Oppo Reno5 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Oppo Reno5 4G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno5 4G leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 4G doesn't; the Oppo Reno5 4G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 4G
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Oppo Reno5 4G better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 203g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno5 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Oppo Reno5 4G scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno5 4G | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.3×7.7 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno5 4G 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 Reno5 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (52/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno5 4G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno5 4G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno5 4G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 4G 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 Reno5 4G (80/100 vs 52/100).