OnePlus Ace 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398).
OnePlus Ace 7
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the OnePlus Ace 7 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (80/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 7 | 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" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| 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 16, ColorOS 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
OnePlus Ace 7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 7 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 7 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Ace 7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the OnePlus Ace 7 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 7 and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus Ace 7 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 7 over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use.