Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $450 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 514,398).
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 203g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $450 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Samsung Galaxy A72 is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (63/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (74/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (46/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.