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Samsung Galaxy A72 vs LG Velvet 5G UW
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 and LG Velvet 5G UW: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and LG.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A72, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
LG Velvet 5G UW, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against Super AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Resistance Features
- IP68, MIL-STD-810G
- against IP67
- Usable Surface
- 88.6 %
- against 84.4 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 279,342 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold, and 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 167.2 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | — |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 88.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68, MIL-STD-810G Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | — | 9 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single 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, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, LE | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Velvet 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A725F, SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725M, SM-A725M/DS | LM-G900V |
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