Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Poco F9 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 $699 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $699
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Poco F9 Pro scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 523.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (91/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (74/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.