Motorola Edge (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)

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

4/20/2021 6:16 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X Motorola Edge (256GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

64
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) Compare Motorola Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)

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!

9 Advantages Motorola Edge (256GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+256GB (235GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (102GB available)
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)11% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
385 PPI	vs	+393 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP1% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 25MP	vs	+(front) 32MP28% 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 12	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% 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.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

37 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

90Hz

16 million

6.7"

LED flash

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Other model names	Motorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM)	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725M/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Uruguay
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	5/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-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 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 305989 (v8) Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (235GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/150 Mbps	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm 0.3MP TOF 3D	(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	10120x6328 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 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	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers by Waves	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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	Not 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
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
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: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta • Moto Actions	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)	feature not registered