Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1240 than Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 31465 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 37999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 16, 2024. The cost of OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 31465.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.9%. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 4 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy A72 | Nord 4 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2021 | July 16, 2024 |
| In The Box | OnePlus Nord 4, 100W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Guide, Welcome Letter, Brand sticker, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector, Protective Case , OnePlus RCC Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm | 75 x 162.6 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 199.5 g |
| Colors | Obsidian Midnight, Mercurial Silver, Oasis Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 93.5% |
| Features | Peak Brightness: 2150 nits, Pulse-Width Modulation: Up to 2160 Hz, 100% sRGB, 100% Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+, Aqua Touch, Ultra HDR support, ProXDR support, Screen color mode, Screen color temperature, Eye comfort, Bedtime mode, Dark mode, Auto brightness, Manual brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, aptX-HD, LDAC, and LHDC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Hall Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Noise Cancellation Support, Dual Stereo Speakers, Ai Tools | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sensor Size: 1/1.95", 25mm, Lens Quantity: 5P, 0.8 µm 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 112° |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYTIA | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Single Take, Night Mode | Photo, Video, Portrait, Pro, Night, Long Exposure, Slo-Mo, Movie, Pano, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video, Doc-Scanner, Hi-res, Google lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 14.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 1xCortex-A715@2.8 GHz & 4xCortex-A715@2.6 GHz & 3xCortex-A510@1.9 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 732 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Supervooc Fast Charging |