Samsung Galaxy A72

Samsung Mar 26, 2021

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

Samsung Galaxy A72
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy A72
Launch DateFriday, March 26, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions165 × 77.4 × 8.4 mm
Weight203 g
Volume107.28 cm³
Available Colors
  • Awesome Black
  • Awesome White
  • Awesome Blue
  • Awesome Violet

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

Size6.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density393 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 800 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

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
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy A72 features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes compass.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging25W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • 15W Fast Charger included

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

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 8 nm
  • max freq: 2.3 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 618
RAM & Storage6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS Storage 2.1
Samsung Galaxy A72 Versions:
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score285,000 (v8)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • 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
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

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
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
Video Features
  • EIS

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

92
Overall
100
Photo
78
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm

Resolution: 5 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Type: Unknown
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Type: Unknown
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Model: Omnivision OV08A10
Sensor Type: Unknown
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm
Sensor Size: 1/4.4"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 32 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Type: Unknown
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Optical zoom 3X
  • Digital zoom 30x
  • Telephoto and main camera with OIS
  • Ultra wide angle 123º
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 120 fps
Features:
  • 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

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version12

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
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