Poco M2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads — 46/100 vs 42/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 209g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Samsung Galaxy A72 scores 4 points higher (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Poco M2 Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Poco M2 Pro are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the Poco M2 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A72 (68/100 vs 56/100).