Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 175g vs 203g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (57/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).