Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A72 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the ZTE V40 Pro by just 4 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 V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A72 scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 36/100). 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, the Samsung Galaxy A72 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A72: The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A72 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W
DXOMark (camera) 92
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 203 g 190 g
Price $450
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • Main: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A72
$450
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (62/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 edges out the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.