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.
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE V40 Pro
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.