OnePlus Ace 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $399 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 514,398).
OnePlus Ace 6
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $450
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 213g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 86/100, 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 Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3391399 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $450 |
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 559.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. OnePlus Ace 6 was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (79/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus Ace 6 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.