Oppo A72
| Manufacturer | OPPO Electronics |
|---|---|
| Type | Phablet |
| Series | A |
| First released | A72: April 21, 2020 A92: May 4, 2020 |
| Availability by region | A72: April 29, 2020 A92: Malaysia: May 9, 2020 Philippines: June 27, 2020 |
| Predecessor | Oppo A91 |
| Successor | Oppo A73 (2020) Oppo A93 |
| Related | Oppo A52 Oppo A72 5G Oppo A92s |
| Compatible networks | GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE) |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | A72: Twilight Black, Stream White, Sky Blue, Aurora Purple A92: Twilight Black, Stream White, Aurora Purple |
| Dimensions | 162×75.5×8.9 mm (6.38×2.97×0.35 in) |
| Weight | 192 g (7 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 10 + ColorOS 7.1 Current: Android 11 + ColorOS 11 |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| Memory | A72: 4/6 GB A92: 6/8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB UFS 2.1 |
| Removable storage | microSDXC up to 256 GB |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Battery | Non-removable, Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18 W fast charging Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.7 (wide-angle), 1/2", 0.8 μm, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12 μm + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (B/W) LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26 mm (wide-angle), 1/3.06", 1 μm HDR Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Display | IPS LCD, 6.5", 2400 × 1080 (FullHD+), 20:9, 405 ppi |
| Connectivity | USB-C 2.0, 3.5 mm jack, Bluetooth 5.0 (A2DP, LE), NFC (A72), FM radio (A92), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| SAR | A72: Head 0.48 W/kg Body 0.92 W/kg |
| Other | Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass, pedometer |
| References | [1][2] |
The Oppo A72 is a mid-range Android smartphone part of A series, developed and manufactured by OPPO. It was announced on April 21, 2020. On May 4, 2020, the Oppo A92, which is rebranded in Malaysia, was introduced,[3] followed by the Philippines on June 27, 2020.[4]
Specifications
Hardware
Both smartphones are powered by the Octa-core CPU, layered with four Kryo 260 Golds and Kryo 260 Silvers, clocking respectively at 2.0GHz and 1.8GHz, the Adreno 610 GPU and the Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 chipset. The batery capacity is 5000 mAh, featuring an 18W-wired fast charging[5] with Quick Charge 3.0. The internal memory is only available at 128GB with 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB RAM options. The 6GB is only available for the A92.
The main camera features an AI-Quad Camera, with 4 camera modules with autofocus:
| resolution (in MP (megapixels)) | type | aperture |
|---|---|---|
| 48MP (auxiliary) | wide-angle | f/1.7 |
| 8MP (auxiliary) | ultra-wide angle (119 degrees) | f/2.2 |
| 2MP | in-depth | f/2.4 |
| black and white |
Video can be recorded up to 4K @ 30fps or standard 1080p @ 30-120fps. The front camera features a 16MP module (aperture f/2.0), sizing at1/3.06 inches, and can record up to 1080p @ 30fps. The display in the front is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, installed with an IPS LCD type sizing at 6.5 inches, with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (20:9 ratio) and 405 ppi desnsity.
Software
The A72 and A92 runs on ColorOS 7.1, which is based on Android 10 and was updated to ColorOS 11 (Android 11).[6]
Critics
- UnboxPH notices limitation to HD resolution for ultra-wide-angle.[7]
- Tech Advisor noticed performance lags.[8]
- TechRadar noticed that in games like Asphalt 9, it fairly runs with low frame rate.[5]
References
- ^ "Oppo A72 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "Oppo A92 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ Valiyathara, Anvinraj (2020-05-04). "OPPO A92 unveiled as rebranded OPPO A72 in Malaysia". Gizmochina. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ Gonzales, Angelo (2020-06-26). "OPPO A92: Specs, price in the Philippines". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ a b David, Nield (2020-07-25). "Oppo A72 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ Siddiqui, Aamir (2020-09-14). "Here's when OPPO's Android 11-based ColorOS 11 beta is coming for your smartphone". XDA. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ Guison, Duey (2020-06-19). "OPPO A92 Unboxing and Review Philippines: Made for Entertainment". UNBOX PH. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ Burrell, Henry (Aug 3, 2020). "Oppo A72 review". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2026-02-10.