Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A72
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A72 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A72
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 58990 | Rs. 33999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) is Rs. 58990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A72 is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A72's 6.7 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has display density of 531 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A72 has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A72 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.9% than Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A72 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A72 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual 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 S9 Plus (256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Galaxy A72 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | March 17, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.8 x 158.1 x 8.5 mm | 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 203 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 531 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | ~ 84.9% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 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 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR, Single Take, Night Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Adreno 618 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |