Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo V21e
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V21e leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo V21e
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 203g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo V21e, the Vivo V21e scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21e
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (52/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo V21e?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo V21e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo V21e (83/100 vs 52/100).