Samsung Galaxy A72

Added: 03.18.21 | Updated: 05.21.22
  • Model: Galaxy A72
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.26 out of 5 (58 votes)
  • Price: 500 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2021
  • Dimensions: 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm
  • Weight: 203 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 128GB 6GB RAM
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 6.7 inches
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Quad, 64MP
  • Front camera: Single, 32MP

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Samsung Galaxy A72 specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A72 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A72

Launch date

2021, March 17

Samsung Galaxy A72 PricePrice

First price

500 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A72 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.5 in (165 mm)

Width

3.05 in ( 77.4 mm)

Depth

0.33 in ( 8.4 mm)

Weight

7.16 oz (203 grams)

Build materials

Glass front, plastic back

Water resistant

IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)

Colors

Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue

Case

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Samsung Galaxy A72 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

6.7 in

Screen Area

107.8 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 2400 px

Points per inch

394 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

20:9

Ratio (screen:body)

84.4%

Additional Features

-90Hz
-800 nits (peak)
-Always-on display

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Samsung Galaxy A72 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)

CPU

- Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)

GPU

- Adreno 618

Samsung Galaxy A72 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Samsung Galaxy A72 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 11, One UI 3.1

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A72 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Quad

Specs

-64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
-8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
-12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
-5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
DxOMark Rating105 (Position 188 out of 303)
DxOMark Photos112
DxOMark Video92

Samsung Galaxy A72 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8'', 0.8µm

Features

HDR

Video Recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A72 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
SAR EU 0.23 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy A72 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Samsung Galaxy A72 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

5000 mAh

Type

Li-Ion, non-removable

Charging

-Fast charging 25W

Samsung Galaxy A72 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No
Others
-stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A72 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score285632 (Position 372 out of 1146)

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Samsung Galaxy A72 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core670 (Position 280 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core1653 (Position 300 out of 577)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan1026 (Position 219 out of 282)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL1169 (Position 230 out of 325)
GeekBench 5 Single Core508 (Position 827 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1555 (Position 880 out of 1873)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Review of Samsung Galaxy A72

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A72 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A72 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 500 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A72 come out?

Samsung Galaxy A72 mobile was launched on in these colors: Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A72 ?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 has dimensions of Height: 165 mm Width: 77.4 mm Thickness: 8.4 mm and weighs approximately 203 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A72?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.7 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 px at a pixel density of 394 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A72 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) with processor Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver). Samsung Galaxy A72 is available with internal memory of 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A72?

The device have a Quad rear camera setup with specs of 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A72?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8'', 0.8µm and features like HDR