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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A72 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A72 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A72 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 393 ppi
- against 262 ppi
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- OS Version
- 17
- against 12
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 729 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,979 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 cores and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 cores | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Navy, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 167.4 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | 120Hz | Touchscreen, PLS LCD |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.75 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.29 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy A08 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
