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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A72 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
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 Z Flip8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 8.9 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A72 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 13.1 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Xclipse 960 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.x |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,477,554 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 11,611 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 cores and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 cores | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,916 |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Black, White, Pink, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 13.1 mm |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 87.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.1 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 44.1667 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 4.1″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.16 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A72 5G | Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
