Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo Y77 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y77 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (593,307 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo Y77 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo Y77 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 593307 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2299 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 203g
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Samsung Galaxy A72 scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo Y77 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 2299 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y77 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo Y77 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y77 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y77 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
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 Y77 (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 Y77 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the Vivo Y77 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Vivo Y77 (China) leads on performance (47/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the Vivo Y77 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A72 (52/100 vs 45/100).