Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB

Samsung’s new mid-range offering, the Galaxy A72 256GB, succeeds the Galaxy A71 that was launched last year. Users have four distinct color options to choose from that include Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Violet. The phone has an IP 67 rating for water and dust resistance. The phone comes with a 6.7-inches Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90 Hz. At the front, the device boasts a punch-hole cut out at the centre for the selfie snapper. For security, the device gets an in-display fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device. The phone carries a quad-camera setup on the rear housing a 64MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, a third 8MP telephoto camera with up to 3x optical zoom and a 5MP macro camera. The selfie shooter is 32MP which is present at the front. For storage, the smartphone packs 256GB of internal memory. Also, the phone supports expandable memory of up to 1TB using a microSD card. The phone is said to offer two days of battery life, thanks to its 5000mAh battery. The 25W fast-charging support facilitates quick charging of the battery. In the software department, the A72 256GB runs on One UI 3.1 based on Android v11 operating system. Some of the other popular mobiles of Samsung you may consider include the Samsung Galaxy A52 8GB RAM, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G. 
 

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₹34999.00

256 GB

256 GB 128 GB

Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM : 8 GB
Storage : 256 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (32 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera(26 mm focal length, 2.8" sensor size))
Display : 6.7 inches (17.02 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid)
Operating System : Android v11

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Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB: Pros & Cons

8.1
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • 6.7-inches Super AMOLED display
  • 8GB RAM and 256GB internal memory
  • 5000mAh with 25W fast-charging
  • Bad Stuff
  • Bulky weighing 203 grams
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB is one of the cheapest 5G headsets available right now. The notable specs of the handset include the 6.7-inches Super AMOLED bezel-less display, quad-rear cameras (64MP+12MP+8MP+5MP) and a single 32MP selfie camera at the front. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, an upgrade over the Snapdragon 730 in A71. The cameras pack some fun features such as AR emoji, 4K video snap. The phone is a battery powerhouse and ships with a large 5000mAh battery with 25W fast-charging technology. There are not much of any cons to discuss except the device weight which is 203grams.

Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB Details

Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB measures 165mm x 77.4mm x 8.4mm in dimensions. It is a bit bulky to hold, weighing 203 grams. The phone arrives in four color variants that include the Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Violet. It comes with IP67 certification and is water-resistant and dustproof. The device sports a 6.7-inches Super AMOLED display having a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 393ppi pixel density. The 90 Hz bezel-less display has a punch-hole cutout at the centre for the selfie camera. 
 
Camera and Security
In the photography department, the smartphone equips a quad-rear camera setup on the rear and a single selfie camera at the front. The rear cameras include a 64MP primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera with up to 3x optical zoom and a 5MP macro camera. For selfie enthusiasts, the phone includes a 32MP camera at the front. It captures elegant selfies and also comes in handy for video calling. For secure biometric authentication, the phone features an optical on-screen fingerprint sensor. 
Storage and Performance
For storing content, the smartphone is provided with 256GB of internal memory. Samsung has also offered an option to expand the internal storage of up to 1TB using a microSD card. On the performance front, the Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB comes powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC, paired with up to 8GB RAM. For graphics, the handset packs an Adreno 618GPU. 
Battery and Connectivity
The Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB battery capacity is 5000mAh, which is claimed to deliver up to two days of battery life. It also includes 25W fast-charging support for a quick refill upon battery drain. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS with A-GPS, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a 3.5mm audio jack. 
 

Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB Specifications

Summary

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Display 6.7 inches (17.02 cms)
Storage 256 GB
Front Camera Single (32 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera(26 mm focal length, 2.8" sensor size))
Rear Camera Quad (64 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle Camera + 12 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(1.12µm pixel size) + 8 MP, f/2.4, Telephoto Camera(1µm pixel size) + 5 MP, f/2.4 Camera)
Battery 5000 mAh
RAM 8 GB

General

Launch Date March 19, 2021
Dimensions 6.5 x 3.05 x 0.33 inch (165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm)
Weight 203 grams
Face unlock Yes
Water Resistant Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter), IP67
Colors Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
No of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2.3GHz, Dual core, Kryo 465 + 1.8GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 465
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics Adreno 618

Software

Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Samsung One UI

Storage

Internal Memory 256 GB
RAM 8 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 1 TB (Hybrid Slot)

Display

Size 6.7 inches (17.02 cms)
Display Type Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Punch-hole
Brightness 800 nits
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 84.86 %
Pixel Density 393 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Rear Quad (64 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle Camera + 12 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(1.12µm pixel size) + 8 MP, f/2.4, Telephoto Camera(1µm pixel size) + 5 MP, f/2.4 Camera)
Flash Rear (LED Flash)
Front Single (32 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera(26 mm focal length, 2.8" sensor size))
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Image Stabilization Yes, Optical Image Stabilization(OIS)
Video Rear: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, Front: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps

Battery

Charging speed 50 % in 30 minutes (claimed by Brand)
Type Li-ion
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes, 25W
Talk time Up to 40 Hours(4G)
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

USB OTG Support Yes
Wi-Fi Yes with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
Network 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
NFC Chipset Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, On-screen
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Sound

Speaker Features Dolby Atmos
Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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