Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 45.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (58/100 vs 41/100).