The recent advancement in technology has seen a lot of innovation in different sectors, with smartphones not left out. Nowadays, we have smartphones that support super fast data transfer speeds (4G or 5G technology) with solid specs, while also retaining the primary functions of smartphones.
Our comparison today sees two 5G smartphones go head-to-head in the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra vs OPPO A72 5G match-up.
Both devices are 2020 smartphones, with the K30 Ultra the newer of the devices. It launched in August while the A72 5G launched a month earlier in July.
We will be taking a closer look at the features and specifications both sides bring to the party, while we also bring you those characteristics that sets one apart from the other.
Our first stop on this journey takes us to the specifications both smartphones have to offer in a side-by-side manner.
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra vs OPPO A72 5G Comparison Table
Here, we catch a first glimpse of what both smartphones have to offer us.
| Redmi K30 Ultra | OPPO A72 5G |
| 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 6.67 inches, 2400 × 1080 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, AMOLED display | 6.5 inches, 2400 × 1080 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, IPS LCD display |
| Android 10 with MIUI 12 | Android 10 with ColorOS 7.2 |
| Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ (7nm), 2.0GHz | Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 720, 2.0GHz |
| 20MP pop-up selfie camera | 16MP selfie camera |
| 64MP + 13MP + 5MP + 2MP quad rear cameras with LED flash | 16MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear cameras with LED flash |
| 128/256/512GB internal storage | 128GB internal storage |
| 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| 4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charge | 4,040mAh battery with 22.5W fast charge |
| ₦109,200/₦120,240/₦136,600/₦147,635($287/$316/$359/$388) | ₦102,735($270) |
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra vs OPPO A72 5G: Where The K30 Ultra Has The Advantage
The K30 Ultra boasts a bigger display with a better screen refresh rate. It also offers a bigger battery with faster charging technology than its rival, meaning that users can enjoy a better internet experience with a solid battery to bank on.
In the optics department, it boasts an extra rear camera in its outlay, while it also wields the stylish 20MP pop-up selfie camera. Its camera specs offer better-looking numbers than the A72 5G, but this does not exactly translate to a better photography experience.
When it comes to storage size, it offers different variants (at different price points). However, its onboard storage cannot be expanded as there is no provision for extra memory through a microSD card slot.
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra vs OPPO A72 5G: Where The A72 5G Has The Advantage
The A72 5G is a much cheaper option than its rival, costing at least ₦6,465 less than the K30 Ultra. It also brings the Android 10 OS (with Color OS 7.2 on top) to the table.
It is considerably lighter than the K30 Ultra, making it easier to keep in small purses or inner backpack zips. The A72 5G offers the same RAM (8GB) and onboard storage space (although its rival has a number of different variants) as the K30 Ultra.
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra vs OPPO A72 5G: Which Of These Devices Should You Opt For?
Both devices support 5G technology, offer solid chipsets with good processor speeds, boast decent-looking camera specs and provide solid batteries to carry their impressive specs. But, which of these smartphones should you get eventually?
The A72 5G is a cheaper option than its counterpart, bringing a number of decent specs to the table. It shares a number of features with its rival like its RAM and onboard storage, with marked differences in battery rating and camera outlay.
The K30 Ultra brings a larger display with a better screen refresh rate to the table. Its cameras feature better numbers when compared to the A72 5G, as it also has a stronger battery than its rival.
This match-up sees the K30 Ultra trump the slightly older OPPO A72 5G. In spite of its higher price point (and heavier frame), it offers better specs with a stronger battery to back it up.
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