Oppo A72 5G
| Developer | OPPO |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | OPPO |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Oppo A |
| First released | July 31, 2020 |
| Predecessor | Oppo A72 |
| Successor | Oppo A74 Oppo A74 5G |
| Related | Oppo A72 |
| Compatible networks | 2G GSM & CDMA 3G HSDPA & EVDO 4G LTE 5G |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | Black, Purple, Neon |
| Dimensions | 162.2×75×7.9 mm (6.39×2.95×0.31 in) |
| Weight | 6.17 oz (175 g) |
| Operating system | Android 10 with ColorOS 7.2 |
| System-on-chip | Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 7 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Memory | 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB (UFS 2.1) |
| SIM | 2x nanoSIM |
| Battery | Li-po 4040 mAh |
| Charging | USB Type-C 2.0 charging, up to 18W |
| Rear camera | Triple, 16MP wide-angle with PDAF (f/2.2) + 8MP ultra-wide-angle (119°); lens size 1/4.0" (1.12μm) (f/2.2) + 2MP in-depth sensor f/2.4 Video: 4K@30fps and 1080p@30/120fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Front camera | 8MP wide-angle f/2.0 Video: 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD, 90Hz, average screen brightness @ 480 nits Resolution: 1080 × 2400 px (20:9 ratio) with 405 ppi density |
| References | [1] |
The Oppo A72 5G is a mid-range Android smartphone developed and manufactured by Oppo. It was announced on July 27, 2020 and initially released on July 31, 2020 in China[2] as a predecessor of the Oppo A72. It was succeeded by the Oppo A74. As a predecessor of the 4G variant utilizing the Snapdragon 665, it uses a MediaTek processor.[3]
Specifications
Hardware
The A72 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset with an octa-core central processor layered with two 2.0 GHz Cortex-A76s and six 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55s and the Mali-G57 MC3 GPU. The battery capacity is 4040 mAh with 18W fast charging support. The A72 5G has 128GB of internal storage with 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM configurations, but in China, it only has one configuration starting at 8GB.[2]
The display features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with Full HD+ panel[4] and a resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels (20:9), with a circular punch-hole notch displayed on the left.[5]
Camera
| Resolution (in MP) | Type | Aperture |
|---|---|---|
| 16MP | Wide-angle | f/2.2 |
| 8MP | Ultra-wide (119°) | |
| 2MP | In-depth sensor | f/2.4 |
The main camera can record up to 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 30/120fps.
| Resolution (in MP) | Type | Aperture |
|---|---|---|
| 8MP (with HDR) | Wide-angle | f/2.0 |
The front camera can only record up to 1080p at 30/120fps.
References
- ^ "Oppo A72 5G - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ a b Guison, Duey (2020-07-25). "OPPO Announces A72 5G in China". UNBOX PH. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ Washington, Vineet (July 25, 2020). "Oppo A72 5G With Dimensity 720 SoC, 90Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications". Gadgets360. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ Nieves, John (2020-04-21). "OPPO's A72 Comes With A Snapdragon 665 Chipset And 48-Megapixel Camera". UNBOX PH. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ Guison, Duey (2020-07-15). "OPPO A72 5G Spotted in a Listing". UNBOX PH. Retrieved 2026-02-13.