Realme 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Realme 8 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 8 Pro leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (176g vs 203g).
Realme 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 203g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Realme 8 Pro scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (72/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.1 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Realme 8 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 8 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 8 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Realme 8 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (72/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme 8 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme 8 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use.