Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 514,398).
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A72 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.