Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Galaxy A71 | is it an upgrade??

May 10th 2021

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Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Galaxy A71 | is it an upgrade??

Samsung is one of the most loved smartphone brands here in Nepal. Among all the Galaxy series of Samsung, the Galaxy A series is one of the most liked series of Samsung by Nepali consumers. Chipping in between that premium and budget mid-range segment, the A-series smartphones of Samsung provide premium design with great specs.

Even among the A-series, the A70 lineup is the most expensive one. Recently Samsung dropped its new A70 lineup smartphone, the Galaxy A72, which is the successor to the Galaxy A71 released back in the December of 2019. Released in a time gap of over a year, what upgrades did the Galaxy A72 saw compare to its predecessor the Galaxy A71? Were the upgrades comprehensible? Should I upgrade to Galaxy A72?

If you have some similar questions, then this post is for you. We have listed out the specifications of both the Galaxy A70 devices side by side so, you can decide for yourself if Samsung made any upgrades on the Galaxy A72.

Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Galaxy A71 Specifications

Basis	Samsung Galaxy A72	Samsung Galaxy A71
Body	77.4 x 165.0 x 8.4mm, 203 gm, IP67 dust/water resistant	6.44 x 2.99 x 0.30 inches; 179 gm
Display	6.7-inches “Infinity-O” Super AMOLED panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 394 PPI	6.7-inches “Infinity-O” Super AMOLED panel, 60Hz refresh rate
Resolution	Full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio	Full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (8nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (8nm)
RAM	6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X	6GB or 8GB DDR4
Internal Storage	128GB or 256GB (expandable)	128GB (expandable)
OS	Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI 3.1 on top	Android 10 with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top
Camera	Quad-camera: – 64MP f/1.8 primary lens, AF, OIS – 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, 123º FOV – 8MP f/2.4 telephoto lens, OIS, 3x optical zoom – 5MP f/2.4 macro sensor Front: 32MP f/2.2 sensor (punch-hole cutout)	Quad-camera: – 64 MP, f/1.8 primary shooter – 5MP, f/2.4 macro lens – 12MP, f/2.2 super wide-angle lens – 5MP, f/2.2 depth sensor Front: 32MP, f/2.2 aperture
Security	Optical in-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock	Optical Fingerprint-Scanner
Battery	5000mAh with 25W fast charging	4500 mAh with 25W Fast Charge
Color	Awesome: Black, Blue, White, Violet	Prism Crush: Black, White, Blue
Price in Nepal	Rs. 51,999 (8/128GB), Rs. 56,999 (8/256GB)	Rs. 49,999 (8/128GB)

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Our verdict

Looking at the specs side by side, I do have mixed feelings here. For most of the part, Galaxy A72 seems exactly like the Galaxy A71 but in a more stylish 2021 body. Yes, there are upgrades but, the upgrades don’t feel like the smartphones are more than a year apart from each other.

If you are to list out the upgrades, then;

90Hz refresh rate compared to 60Hz
5000mAh battery compared to 4500mAh
Better camera system and software
IP67 dust/water resistance
Dolby Atmos Stereo Speaker
Improved software experience
Upgrade to Snapdragon 720G from Snapdragon 730G
More premium looking design

Yes, the Galaxy A72 is an upgrade to A71 as you get all the above-mentioned upgrades and prolonged security updates. The upgrades are there but, Samsung could have done much more here. Like a higher 120Hz refresh rate, more upgraded processor, faster charging than just 25 watts, and much more. If you look at the competition, brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Poco, and many others provide similar or even higher specifications at a much lower price.

Samsung does bring that brand value, years of trust, and that premium feels to their smartphone but, to actively compete in this particular price segment of the market, Samsung has to offer more.

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