Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 46/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 514,398); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 92); the Samsung Galaxy A72 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 230g).
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 203g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $950
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 45 points higher (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A72 — 24/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $950 |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (96/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 45 points (91/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.