Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 514,398).
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 203g vs 204g
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (86/100 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (69/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (86/100 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 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.