Oppo A72 vs OPPO Find X9 Pro

Our Verdict: The clearest split between Oppo A72 and OPPO Find X9 Pro is display quality against portability. For the X9 Pro, that means a larger 6.8-inch screen, a sharper 450 PPI display, and its LTPO AMOLED panel. The A72 is easier to recommend for a lighter 192g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Go with the X9 Pro for display quality; lean toward the A72 if portability is higher on your list.

If you'd rather pay up front, the A72 is the cheaper buy at £110 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
3.7
4 reviews
4.6
10 reviews
Screen
6.5" 6.78"
Display
IPS LCD LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
405 450
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 Mediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 7,500 mAh
Storage
128GB 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Dimensions
162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm 161.3 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight
192 grams 224 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
- £29.99/mo (£159.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£110.00 £897.00
Oppo A72 Oppo A72 OPPO Find X9 Pro OPPO Find X9 Pro
Expert Rating 3.7
4 reviews
4.6
10 reviews
Screen 6.5" 6.78"
Display IPS LCD LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 405 450
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 Mediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 7,500 mAh
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Dimensions 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm 161.3 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight 192 grams 224 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts - £29.99/mo
£159.00 upfront
SIM-free £110.00 £897.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Oppo A72 or OPPO Find X9 Pro?

The OPPO Find X9 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Oppo A72's 6.5", the OPPO Find X9 Pro has the sharper display at 450 pixels per inch versus 405, and the Oppo A72 uses a IPS LCD panel while the OPPO Find X9 Pro has a LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Oppo A72 or OPPO Find X9 Pro?

The Oppo A72 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the OPPO Find X9 Pro has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Oppo A72 or OPPO Find X9 Pro?

The Oppo A72 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £110.00.

What storage options are available for the Oppo A72 and OPPO Find X9 Pro?

The Oppo A72 is available in 128GB, while the OPPO Find X9 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Oppo A72 and OPPO Find X9 Pro use?

The Oppo A72 is powered by the Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665, while the OPPO Find X9 Pro uses the Mediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Oppo A72 or OPPO Find X9 Pro?

The Oppo A72 is the more portable of the two: it's 32g lighter at 192 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, the OPPO Find X9 Pro is slimmer at 8.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Oppo A72 or OPPO Find X9 Pro?

The Oppo A72 is rated Not rated, while the OPPO Find X9 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Oppo A72 and OPPO Find X9 Pro run?

Both phones run Android.