OnePlus 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $830 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A72 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
OnePlus 14 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $830
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 14 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus 14 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 24/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | $450 |
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $380. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $380 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (77/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 14 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use.