Poco F7 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $500 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 46/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,060,993 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3060993 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $500
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 36 points higher (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3060993 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 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 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 491.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (90/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (71/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 36 points (82/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.