Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $450 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $700
- Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | — | |
| Launch price | $450 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.