Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo iQOO U1
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (36/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Samsung Galaxy A72 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the Vivo iQOO U1 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.