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Oppo A72
Oppo A72
Oppo A72
Oppo A72
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7.7/10
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The Oppo A72 currently has an Informr score of 7.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 7 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2 GHz
6.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.5"
48+ MP, f/1.7
Camera
Camera
48+ MP, f/1.7
5000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadgetbyte
Gadgetbyte

Samsung Galaxy A72 features so many premium set of features that you'd find in the company's flagship phones, like IP67 rating, telephoto lens, SGS certification, etc. So, it's a great phone for content consumption and lightweight usage. However, the inclusion of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset...

- Pratima Adhikari, Gadgetbyte
Know Your Mobile
Know Your Mobile

For less than £200, the phone delivers plenty of value and has all the main bases covered. The camera is decent, the battery life is brilliant, it looks fairly smart, and it has enough power under the hood for normal, everyday users.

- Richard Goodwin, Know Your Mobile
Stuff
Stuff

Oppo has stuffed a lot of phone into an affordable package with amazing battery life, a good screen, and decent main camera but it’s let down occasionally by sluggish performance.

- Henry Burrell, Stuff
Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping

This smartphone is a savvy choice for anyone on a budget, or to give to your teenager. It's a solid all-rounder with tonnes of up-to-date security and camera features.

- Good Housekeeping
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

Oppo does a lot of things right with its affordable mid-range smartphone, but there are also some things not done right. Despite the affordable price, the design is modern, even if the display bezels turn out relatively large. The list of hardware equipment is long. The A72 offers a very long batter...

- Marcus Herbrich, Notebookcheck


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Common Questions


Oppo backs up the A72 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your A72 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Oppo support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Oppo's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
6.5"

The Oppo A72's screen size is 6.5 inches with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.

Processor
2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) Octa-core 2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 10 operating system (OS).

Camera
48+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 48+ MP, f/1.7 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 16+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
5000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5000 mAh battery. Oppo's performance ratings are 1980 minutes.

Oppo A72 Specs

Overview
Release Date July 1, 2020
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 10

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Processor Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) Octa-core 2 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
48+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, 2nd camera feature (8 MP, F2.2, Ultra-wide), 3rd camera feature (2 MP, F2.4, Depth), 4th camera feature (2 MP, F2.4), HDR, Slow mo recording
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.0
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density 405 pixels
Size 6.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1980 minutes
Standby Time Up to 20.83 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Twilight Black, Aurora Purple
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.2 x 7.55 x 0.89 cm (6.4 x 3 x 0.4 in)
Weight 192 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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