Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (36/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Samsung Galaxy A72 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 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 / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Price | — | $450 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
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 Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.