Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 203g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (55/100 vs 41/100).