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Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 and Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A72, if you care about…
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- against IP53
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate
- OS Version
- 14
- against 11
Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 800 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 279,342 | 384,646 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 894 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,044 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Black, Blue, Yellow |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 203 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP67 Best value | IP53 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg Best value | 0.6 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Poco X4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A725F, SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725M, SM-A725M/DS | 2201116PG |
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