Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 46/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 203g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 16 points higher (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (64/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (63/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A72 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.