Oppo Reno8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Oppo Reno8 5G has the stronger camera (112 vs 92); the Oppo Reno8 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 203g).
Oppo Reno8 5G
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Lighter: 179g vs 203g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Oppo Reno8 5G scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G 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 Reno8 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 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 / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | $450 |
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G 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 Reno8 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno8 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno8 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.