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).

The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the ZTE S30 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 36
Battery 36
Design 46
Value for money 79
ZTE S30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 14
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 203g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy A72: The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • Main: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
ZTE S30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A72 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
26/100
514398 AnTuTu
ZTE S30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
24/100
514398 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A72
$450
ZTE S30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

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 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.