Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $399 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 46/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,263,357 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2263357 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $450
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Poco F7 scores 20 points higher (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 2263357 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 337.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Poco F7 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (81/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.