Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 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) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 89999 |
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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 January 22, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is Rs. 89999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has display density of 513 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.8% 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 S25 Plus has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus'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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 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 S25 Plus's 12 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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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A72 | SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936U, SM-S936U1, SM-S936W, SM-S936N, SM-S9360, SM-S936E, SM-S936E/DS,SM-S936BZSCINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2021 | January 22, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type C to C), Sim Ejection Pin | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm | 75.8 x 158.4 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 513 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 91.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Photo Assist, Notes Assist, Drawing Assist, Circle to Search, Google Gemini (AI Mobile), 7 Years of Major OS Updates and 7 Years of Security Updates, Titanium Frame, Samsung Care+, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet | |
| 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) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Single Take, Night Mode | Bixby Vision, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Elite |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.47 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |