Google Pixel 4 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A72 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/20/2021 6:48 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X Google Pixel 4 (128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
POLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Google Pixel 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+443 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
5.7"	vs	+6.7"18% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches48% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (102GB available)

UFS 2.1

90Hz

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 4 G020M, G020I, GA01189-US, GA01191-US	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (128GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	India, Indonesia, Pakistan
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.8 x 147.1 millimeters (2.71 x 5.79 in)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	443 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display DCI-P3 100%	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 376698 (v8) Geekbench: 2573 (5.3)	AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) USA version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.41.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange • Google Pay	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 4 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered