Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S 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 ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.