OPPO launched a new trio of affordable smartphones in the global market: it is composed of OPPO A52, OPPO A72, and OPPO A91. The first covers the price range below €200, the second is sold for less than €300, while for the third you need more than €300. Which one should you choose in order to get the highest value for money? Is it worth spending more for a device like the OPPO A91, you can save money as much as possible by going for the OPPO A52 or should you sit in the middle with the A72? This specs comparison will give you a complete view of the main specifications of these three phones.
OPPO A52 vs OPPO A72 vs OPPO A91
| OPPO A52 | OPPO A72 | OPPO A91 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 192 g | 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 192 grams | 160.2 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm, 172 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz | Mediatek Helio P70, octa-core 2.1 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Color OS | Android 10, Color OS | Android 10, Color OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 12 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 8 MP front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 MP + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W | 5000 mAh Fast charging 18W |
4025 mAh, Fast charging 20W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
Do not expect premium materials from these devices as they are made of polycarbonate, but you still get a pretty nice design with each of them. Despite it does not feature a punch-hole display (unlike the OPPO A52 and the A72) and it comes with a traditional waterdrop notch, the one I love is the OPPO A91 because it offers a higher screen-to-body ratio, a more minimalistic rear side, a thinner (and lighter) body, and an in-display fingerprint reader. OPPO A52 and A72 come with the same design, with the exception of colors. The strongest point is the punch-hole display making them more futuristic, but they are less compact and they have a bigger camera module on the back.
Display
One of the key features of the OPPO A91 is the presence of an AMOLED display offering more brilliant colors and deeper blacks, as well as an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is a smaller display compared to OPPO A52 and A72, but it has a more stunning image quality. The OPPO A52 and A72 which can be considered successors of OPPO A5 and A9 2020 both come with the same IPS panel, but unlike their predecessors, they boast a satisfying Full HD+ resolution just like the OPPO A91. Note that OPPO A52 and A72 boast stereo speakers, while OPPO A91 is mono.
Hardware/Software
Despite OPPO A52 and A72 are more affordable phones than OPPO A91, their Snapdragon 665 chipset (by Qualcomm) offers more or less the same power and performance level as the Helio P70 (by MediaTek) found on the A91. What really makes the difference is the amount of RAM: you get only 4 GB on the OPPO A52 and A72, while OPPO A91 ships with 8 GB of RAM. OPPO A52 and A72 differ for the internal storage: the former offers 64 GB, while the latter has 128 GB (just like the A91). The operating system installed is Android 10, customized by ColorOS.
Camera
OPPO A72 and A91 come with the same camera department composed of a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and two additional sensors with 2 MP resolutions. They are not high-end camera phones, but they are all but disappointing. OPPO A52 is inferior due to its inferior 12 MP main sensor and 8 MP front camera (against the 16 MP front snappers of its rivals), but the secondary sensors of the rear camera setup are the same.
Battery
OPPO A52 and A72 win the battery life comparison and they are two of the best battery phones thanks to a huge 5000 mAh battery. But OPPO A91 remains a pretty nice battery phone with its 4025 mAh battery.
Price
OPPO A52 sells for €199/$217 globally, OPPO A72 is available for €279/$305, and OPPO A91 has a €329/$360 price tag. Despite the OPPO A91 is the best phone of this comparison, I do not think it is worth spending more than €300 to get it. It has a better display and (slightly) better performance, but it lacks stereo speakers and it has a smaller battery than OPPO A52 and A72. Unless you need an above-average camera setup and 128 GB of internal storage, OPPO A52 should be enough. But if you want more than just decent cameras and more storage, then go for the OPPO A72. Do you agree?
OPPO A52 vs OPPO A72 vs OPPO A91: PRO and CONS
OPPO A52
PROS
- More affordable
- Big battery
- Punch-hole design
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- Inferior cameras
OPPO A72
PROS
- Affordable
- Punch-hole design
- Stereo speakers
- Big battery
CONS
- Nothing particular
OPPO A91
PROS
- Better display
- More RAM
- Faster charging
- More compact
CONS
- Price
