The Samsung Galaxy A72 is one of the best phones you can buy for under $600, but how does it stack up against its predecessor, the Galaxy A71 5G? We find out.
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is the sequel to last year’s Galaxy A71 5G, bundling premium smartphone features into a relatively affordable package. It’s equipped with a gorgeous 6.7-inch AMOLED display and a 90Hz refresh rate, as well as a meaty 5,000mAh battery and a quad-lens rear camera setup. It looks seriously good for the price, but with the Galaxy A71 5G only a year older and now available at a discount, you might be wondering whether you’d be better off going for its predecessor. To help you resolve any indecision you might have, we’ve put together a comparison test: The Samsung Galaxy A72 versus the Galaxy A71 5G. We look at each phone’s specs, performance, design, display, camera, software, and special features to answer the question of which device is better overall. Both the Samsung Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A71 5G are attractive smartphones, although the Galaxy A72 arguably edges things by virtue of having an updated, slightly sleeker design. This is largely the result of its rear camera module being revamped in line with the Galaxy S21, with the bump sloping smoothly into the rear of the phone. Otherwise, both devices are pretty similar, with each boasting a highly desirable edge-to-edge display with narrow bezels. It’s a similar story with the displays themselves since both devices pack a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, each with 2400 x 1080 pixels. This makes them as sharp and as clear as each other, yet the A72 pips the A71 again due to its inclusion of a 90Hz refresh rate. This really does make a tangible difference to how fluidly images appear and move on the screen, providing the A72 with a wow factor the A71 lacks. The A71 also lacks an official IP rating, whereas the A72 comes with an IP67 certification. This indicates that it can withstand submersion in up to a meter of water for as long as 30 minutes. Combined with the slightly prettier design and display, this gives the A72 a fairly comfortable victory overall in this round. Winner: Samsung Galaxy A72 The Galaxy A72 and A71 5G both make do with processors that are somewhat underpowered relative to premium Samsungs. The A72 carries a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the A71 harnesses a Snapdragon 765.
