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 — 26/100 vs 24/100 (a 2-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).
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE S30
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 14/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 184g vs 203g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE S30, the Samsung Galaxy A72 scores 2 points higher (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 514398 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $450 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (36/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (70/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the ZTE S30 by just 2 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 26/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.