Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A72. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A72 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A72
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 159999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A72 is Rs. 24999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 25th, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A72 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has display density of 498 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A72 has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.5% than Samsung Galaxy A72's ~ 84.9%. Samsung Galaxy A72 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A72's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A72 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A72's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A72 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 S26 Ultra'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 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A72 | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS |
| 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 | February 25th, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 214 g |
| Colors | Black, Cobalt Violet; other colours | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 498 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 91.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| 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 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) 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 |
| 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 | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 10 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/3.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Single Take, Night Mode | Laser AF, Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | K @ 24/30 fps, 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, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 840 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 35W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |