Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 514,398).
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE Axon 40
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 203g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (51/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.