Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $450 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 514,398).
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 210g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $450
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A72 — 24/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 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 | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.