Realme 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Realme 6 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 — 26/100 vs 25/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300).
Realme 6 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Lighter: 202g vs 203g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 21/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 6 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Samsung Galaxy A72 scores 1 points higher (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 6 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 6 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; Realme UI | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | $450 |
Realme 6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 6 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 6 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Realme 6 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 6 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (36/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 6 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 6 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the Realme 6 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 6 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme 6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 6 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme 6 Pro leads on camera score (45/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Realme 6 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme 6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.