Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Xiaomi Redmi K40
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 and Xiaomi Redmi K40: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi K40, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A72, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,520 mAh
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- against IP53
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic, Glass, Splash Resistant
Xiaomi Redmi K40, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 802,870
- against 279,342
- 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)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 279,342 | 802,870 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,187 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,068 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. | Octa-core processor with 1x3.2 GHz, 3x2.42 GHz, and 4x1.80 GHz cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Black, White, Blue, Aurora, Multicolor |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 85.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic, Glass, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP67 Best value | IP53 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,520 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 33 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 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,300 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 | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, 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 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| 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 5.1 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, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| 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+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| 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 | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Redmi K40 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A725F, SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725M, SM-A725M/DS | M2012K11AC |
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