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Oppo A72 5G
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Oppo A72 5G

Released: 2020, July 27Price: About 230 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, July 31

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, ColorOS 7.2
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC3
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.5 inches, 102.0 cm, 2, (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandOppo
ModelOppo A72 5G
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G 2.3 Gbps DL
Video1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
ColorsBlack, Purple, Neon
ModelsPDYM20, PDYT20
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, July 31
Triple16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Charging18W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, July 27
Announced2020, July 27
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions162.2 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Oppo A72 5G Overview

About Oppo A72 5G Oppo A72 5G is another flagship from Oppo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Oppo A72 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Oppo A72 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Oppo A72 5G?

The Oppo A72 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Oppo A72 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many OPPO devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Oppo A72 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Oppo A72 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Oppo A72 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Oppo A72 5G.