Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE S30
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads — 46/100 vs 42/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE S30
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 203g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE S30, the Samsung Galaxy A72 scores 4 points higher (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (52/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the ZTE S30 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE S30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A72 (52/100 vs 24/100).