Motorola Moto C (XT1757) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)

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

4/20/2021 6:58 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X Motorola Moto C (XT1757) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2350
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M) Compare Motorola Moto C 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)

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4 Advantages Motorola Moto C (XT1757)	vs	34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core166% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (102GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+393 PPI101% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.7"34% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP17 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)56% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 32MP16 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (720x480)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2350 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh113% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
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Model	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto C XT1757 (4G) Dual-sim, Motorola Watson	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725M Single-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/2/2017	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 145.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.73 in)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(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	2560x1920 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) HC40	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2350 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Starry Black, Pearl White • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto C (XT1757)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
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