Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco F8
Quick Comparison
Poco F8 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco F8 has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 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) | Poco F8 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7700 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 37990 |
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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 expected to be April 23, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco F8 is Rs. 37990.
Display comparison
Poco F8 has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Poco F8 has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 439 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94.27% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.9%. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Poco F8 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco F8'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 outclasses Poco F8's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 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 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco F8 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A72 | F8 |
| 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 | April 23, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 439 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 94.27% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 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 SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| 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, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, E-Compass, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| 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/1.59 (Wide Angle) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP 8 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Single Take, Night Mode | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Ring Flash |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Hyper OS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Turbocharger |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |