Overall Score
65.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#1129)65.8
Performance(#2551)64.8
Camera(#268)54.2
Display(#1015)84.5
Battery(#2844)55.5
Build(#2123)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A72
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A72 features a sleek design with dimensions of 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 203g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic frame and back.
- Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Performance is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, coupled with options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM, ensuring efficient multitasking.
- The camera system includes a versatile quad setup with a 64 MP main sensor, 8 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, 12 MP ultrawide, and a 5 MP macro lens, capable of 4K video recording.
- The front-facing 32 MP camera delivers high-quality selfies.
- A robust 5000mAh battery supports 25W charging, ensuring extended usage without frequent recharges.
- The device runs on Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, with One UI 4.1, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- Additional features include stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing the multimedia experience.
- Available in multiple colors, the A72 combines style and functionality effectively.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, March 17
Announced2021, March 17
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPUAdreno 618
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details25W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight203 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
OS VersionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes