OPPO just launched its most affordable 5G phone ever: the OPPO A72 5G. Finally, even this company released a very affordable device with the support of 5G connectivity. The handset debuted in the Chinese market, where you can actually find a lot of very affordable phones with 5G. Is it really the best choice in the market or there is something better? In order to find it out, we decided to compare it with two handsets which are currently very affordable but they still support 5G: the Honor X10 and the Redmi 10X which are the latest offerings by Xiaomi and Huawei in the low-end segment. After reading this comparison, you can let us know your impressions by using the comment box.
OPPO A72 5G vs Huawei Honor X10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X
| Huawei Honor X10 | Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G | OPPO A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 163.7 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm, 203 grams | 164.2 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 205 grams | 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 192 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.63 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), LTPS IPS LCD | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 820 5G, octa-core 2.36 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 800, octa-core 2.6 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 720, octa-core 2.6 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – nano memory card slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, EMUI | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Color OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.3 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 | 4300 mAh, Fast charging 22.5W | 4520 mAh, Fast charging 22.5W | 4040 mAh, Fast charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G, stereo speakers |
Design
Which design you should go for? In this case, it mostly depends on your tastes. Do you prefer having a beautiful look or a better build quality? If you like to have a modern and futuristic look, maybe OPPO A72 5G and Honor X10 5G are better choices for you. The former features a punch-hole design to get rid of bezels around the display, while the latter has a full-screen display thanks to a motorized pop-up camera. The Honor X10 also comes with a higher screen-to-body ratio. On the other hand, Redmi 10X offers a glass back for a more premium build quality. The glass back is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5, just like the display.
Display
The most stunning display belongs to the Redmi 10X. Despite being a very affordable device, it is one of the few to feature an AMOLED panel with more brilliant colors and deeper blacks than a typical IPS panel. Further, it features the HDR10+ certification for better image quality, especially on streaming platforms. The handset even comes with very high brightness: 600 nits, according to the company. OPPO A72 5G and Honor X10 are equipped with average IPS panels with a Full HD+ resolution, but they feature a high 90 Hz refresh rate. But given that Redmi 10X has a better image quality, we would not mind about its standard refresh rate.
Specs & Software
If you need the highest performance, choose the Honor X10. It is fueled by the Kirin 820 5G chipset which can be compared to the Snapdragon 765G in terms of CPU and GPU performance. You also get up to 8 GB of RAM. The silver medal goes to the Redmi 10X sporting a Dimensity 820 processor paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. The OPPO A72 5G is the first phone with the Dimensity 720, but it is an inferior chipset to Kirin 820 5G and Dimensity 820. With Oppo A72 5G, Redmi 10X, and Honor X10, you get a highly-customized user interface based on Android 10.
Camera
According to the specs on the paper, the best camera quality should be provided by the OPPO A72 5G and Honor X10. It is still too early to give a definitive verdict since we did not test both the devices. But we can tell you that the sensors of the Redmi 10X are actually inferior to both OPPO A72 5G and Honor X10.
Battery
The Redmi 10X has the biggest battery and, thanks to its more efficient display and its higher battery capacity, it will last a lot more than its two rivals on a single charge. The Honor X10 comes right after with its 4300 mAh battery and 7 nm chipset. But we do not expect the OPPO A72 5G to be disappointing.
Price
Honor X10 has a €274/$319 starting price, Redmi 10X starts from €240/$280, and OPPO A72 5G costs €230/$197. Despite being more affordable, Redmi 10X is the best choice of this comparison for those who need a better display and longer battery life. But if you want better cameras and hardware, you should choose the Honor X10. With its great cameras and stereo speakers, the OPPO A72 5G sits in the middle and it will probably be a better option for a lot of people if it hits the global market, given that Huawei devices lack Google services.
OPPO A72 5G vs Huawei Honor X10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X: PRO and CONS
Huawei Honor X10
PRO
- Full screen design
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- Very nice hardware
- Reverse charging
CONS
- IPS display
Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G
PRO
- Splash resistant
- Bigger battery
- AMOLED display
- Infrared port
CONS
- Nothing particular
OPPO A72 5G
PRO
- Stereo speakers
- 90 Hz display
- Lighter
- Better cameras
- Punch-hole design
CONS
- Inferior chipset
- Smaller battery
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