Samsung Galaxy A72
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a 2021 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.7" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (393 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 800 nits. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (8 nm process), 6GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 5MP Macro lens and 12MP Wide Angle lens and 8MP Telephoto + portrait, plus a 32MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery with 25W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 12. Available in multiple configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet.
Basic Information
Brand | Samsung |
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Model | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
Launch Date | Friday, March 26, 2021 |
Release Year | 2021 |
Dimensions | 165 × 77.4 × 8.4 mm |
Weight | 203 g |
Volume | 107.28 cm³ |
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Samsung Galaxy A72 was released on Friday, March 26, 2021. The phone measures 165 × 77.4 × 8.4 mm with a volume of 107.28 cm³ and weighs 203g. It features a 6.7" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (393 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet.
Display
Size | 6.7" |
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Type | Super AMOLED |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 px |
Pixel Density | 393 ppi |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Brightness | Peak: 800 nits |
Contrast Ratio | N/A |
HDR Support | No |
Protection | N/A |
Additional Features |
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The Samsung Galaxy A72 features a 6.7" Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (393 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 800 nits. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.
Sensors
Security Sensors |
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Motion Sensors |
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Environmental Sensors |
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Health Sensors | N/A |
For security, the Samsung Galaxy A72 features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes compass.
Battery
Capacity | 5000 mAh |
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Type | Li-Ion |
Fast Charging | 25W |
Wireless Charging | N/A |
Features |
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Additional Info |
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The Samsung Galaxy A72 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 25W. The battery system includes non-removable. Additional features include 15w fast charger included.
Hardware
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
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Processor Details |
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GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
RAM & Storage | 6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS Storage 2.1Samsung Galaxy A72 Versions:
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AnTuTu Score | 285,000 (v8) |
Additional Features | N/A |
Sensors |
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Audio Features |
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SD Card Slot | No |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G built on 8 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Qualcomm Adreno 618. The device comes with 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 2.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v8, it achieves 285,000 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.
Connectivity
WiFi | WiFi Standards
Other WiFi Features
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth Features
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GPS |
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Network Bands | 4G LTE
3G
2G
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SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
USB |
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NFC | Yes |
The Samsung Galaxy A72 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Samsung Galaxy A72 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), HOGP. For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A72 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Samsung Galaxy A72 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy A72 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy A72 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.
Camera Features
Video Resolution |
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Frame Rates |
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Video Features |
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The Samsung Galaxy A72 features a 4-camera setup with a 64MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) and 0.80 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy A72 also includes a 5MP Macro lens (f/2.4) and a 12MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 8MP Telephoto + portrait (f/2.4). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy A72 uses a 32MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture featuring 0.80 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy A72's camera system includes Digital zoom, Optical zoom, Quadruple camera.
DxOMark Scores
Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores
Camera details
Rear Camera
Selfie Camera
Additional Features
- Optical zoom 3X
- Digital zoom 30x
- Telephoto and main camera with OIS
- Ultra wide angle 123º
- LED
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- Yes, 120 fps
- Digital zoom
- Optical zoom
- Quadruple camera
- Digital image stabilization
- Optical Stabilization (OIS)
- Autofocus
- Touch focus
- Manual focus
- Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
- Continuous shooting
- Geotagging
- Panorama
- HDR
- Face detection
- White balance settings
- ISO settings
- Exposure compensation
- Scene mode
- Self-timer
- Night Mode
Software
OS | Android |
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OS Version | 11 |
Max OS Version | 12 |
The Samsung Galaxy A72 runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 12. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset .
Prices
Store | Price | Storage | RAM |
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Amazon DE |
EUR 367.99
USD 398.75 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
Amazon DE |
EUR 429.99
USD 465.94 |
256 GB | 6 GB |
Amazon US |
USD 789.99
USD 789.99 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
Amazon US |
USD 789.99
USD 789.99 |
256 GB | 6 GB |
Amazon UK |
GBP 223.00
USD 290.12 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
Amazon UK |
GBP 465.00
USD 604.96 |
256 GB | 6 GB |
Amazon DE |
EUR 367.99
USD 398.75 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
Amazon DE |
EUR 429.99
USD 465.94 |
256 GB | 6 GB |
Amazon US |
USD 789.99
USD 789.99 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
Amazon US |
USD 789.99
USD 789.99 |
256 GB | 6 GB |
Amazon UK |
GBP 223.00
USD 290.12 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
Amazon UK |
GBP 465.00
USD 604.96 |
256 GB | 6 GB |