Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy A72 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.