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.

The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the Vivo iQOO U1 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A72

Performance 41
Display 68
Camera 36
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 16

Vivo iQOO U1

Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 29
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?

  • 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)

What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

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).

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A72 Vivo iQOO U1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 517460 517460
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 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A72

  • Main: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera

Vivo iQOO U1

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A72

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display

Vivo iQOO U1

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A72

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Vivo iQOO U1

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A72 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100
517460 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO U1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100
517460 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A72

$450

Vivo iQOO U1

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

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).

Frequently asked questions

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?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A72 (52/100 vs 33/100).