Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A72. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2608 x 1200 than Samsung Galaxy A72 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A72
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 74990 |
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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 September 25, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is Rs. 74990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A72's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A72 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 416 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.3% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.9%. Samsung Galaxy A72 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A72's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A72 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A72's 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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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A72 | |
| 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 | September 25, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm | 77.6 x 162.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 219 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 416 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 92.3% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | Yes, LTPO AMOLED, 2.9 inches, 20Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Bbarometer |
| 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Single Take, Night Mode | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| 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 | |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |