Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)


Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
vs
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)

Quick Comparison

Both Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)

NameSamsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
RAM8 GB8 GB
Display6.7 in6.7 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera64 MP Quad50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple
PriceRs. 37999Rs. 17999

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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 August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 17999.

Display comparison

There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 84.9%. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 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 15 version.

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Full Comparison

NameSamsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelGalaxy A72SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
OS Updates6 years
Security Updates6 years
Release DateMarch 17, 2021August 29th, 2025
Design
Dimensions77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm
Weight203 g192 g
ColorsBlack, Gray, Blue
Display
TypeColor Super AMOLED ScreenColor Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:9 20:9
PPI~ 393 PPI~ 385 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 84.9%~ 86%
Brightness800nits
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Water Drop Notch
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Card SlotYes, upto 1 TBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYes
5G Bands5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
BluetoothYes, v5.0, A2DP, LEYes, v5.3
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Charging
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
3.5mm Headphone JackYes
NFCYes
AI FeaturesGemini Live, Circle to Search
Water ResistanceYes, 1 m upto 30 min
Splash ResistantYes
IP RatingIP67IP54
Dust ResistantYesYes
Camera
Rear Camera64 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)
5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
OISYes
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesPanorama, HDR, Single Take, Night ModeFood, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video
Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole, Screen Flash		13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Front Video RecordingK @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v11Android v15
Custom UIOneUI 7
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 720G Samsung Exynos 1330
CPU2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 618Mali-G68 MP2
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicYesMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
VideoYesMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
FM RadioYesNo
Audio Jack TypeUSB Type-C
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast Charging

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