Nokia 3.1 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3.1 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 Nokia 3.1 (16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2990
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB) Compare Nokia 3.1 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 256GB)

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!

4 Advantages Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)47% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
310 PPI	vs	+393 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.7"29% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take 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/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	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	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2990 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% 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 a/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, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Other model names	Nokia 3.1 TA-1049, TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070, TA-1074	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.65 x 146.25 millimeters (2.7 x 5.76 in)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	310 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 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-T860 MP2 520Mhz	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
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	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	TA-1049, TA-1074 (America) version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070 version: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE TA-1049, TA-1074 (America) version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) TA-1057, TA-1063 (EMEA) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) TA-1070 (India) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 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	4128x3096 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	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
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
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, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2990 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
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: Blue/copper, Black/chrome, White/iron • Android One • 18:9 display ratio	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3.1 (16GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
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