Samsung Galaxy A72
#803
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S
#1050Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S
Performance
83.789.4
Camera
92.068.6
Display
83.281.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
72.676.7
Connectivity
62.768.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
69.163.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A72 features a glass front and plastic back, providing a premium feel, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S has an aluminum frame and back, offering a sturdier build.
- Both devices have a 90Hz AMOLED display, with the A72 measuring 6.7 inches and the RedMagic 3S at 6.65 inches, though the A72 has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A72 is powered by the Snapdragon 720G, while the RedMagic 3S utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855+, making it better suited for gaming.
- The A72's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor with OIS, whereas the RedMagic 3S has a 48 MP sensor without OIS, but it can record video at 8K.
- Both phones have a 5000mAh battery, but the A72 supports faster 25W charging compared to the 18W of the RedMagic 3S.
- Software-wise, the A72 runs Android 11 with One UI 4.1, while the RedMagic 3S operates on an older Android 9.0 with Redmagic 2.0, which may affect the user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S
General
Release Date
2021, March 17
2019
Announced
2021, March 17
2019
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 3S
Display
Size
6.7"
6.65"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 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)
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1920fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
25W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
171.7 x 78.5 x 9.7 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.38 in)
Weight
203 g
215 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
Mecha Silver, Cyber Shade, Eclipse Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), Redmagic 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass