Samsung Galaxy A72: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 03.18.21 | Updated 05.21.22

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy A72

  • Model: Galaxy A72
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.26 out of 5 (58 votes)
  • Release Date:  March 17, 2021
  • Price: 500 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
  • Storage and memory: 128GB 6GB RAM
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 6.7 inc
  • Main Camera:  Quad, 64MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 32MP

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy A72 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a versatile smartphone released on March 17, 2021. It supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE network technologies and provides a wide variety of network bands to ensure broad international coverage. For 2G, it utilizes GSM 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 bands, allowing it to work on nearly all GSM networks worldwide. Its 3G network is supported by HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, and 2100 bands, ensuring fast data transfer and reliable voice calls. The device also embraces an extensive range of 4G network bands including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, and 66, to provide swift internet connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy A72 Detailed Specifications in Table

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

17 March 2021

Samsung Galaxy A72 PricePrice

First price

500 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A72 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.5 inc (165 mm)

Width

3.05 inc ( 77.4 mm)

Depth

0.33 inc ( 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

Samsung Galaxy A72 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

6.7 inc

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

Samsung Galaxy A72 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)

Processor CPU

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

Graphics processor 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 182 out of 297)
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 1145)

See the page Samsung Galaxy A72 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Samsung Galaxy A72 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core670 (Position 280 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core1653 (Position 300 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan1026 (Position 219 out of 281)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL1169 (Position 230 out of 324)
GeekBench 5 Single Core508 (Position 829 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1555 (Position 882 out of 1876)

See the page Samsung Galaxy A72 Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

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

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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 March 17, 2021 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