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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A51 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A72 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) 07Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 5G X
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!

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) vs Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+405 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs393 PPI
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4%
Thinner
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.5"vs+6.7"3%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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.
Android 13vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4500 mAhvs+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+25W67%
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.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
128GB (105GB available) / 128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
LED flash
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A51 SM-A516BGalaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (128GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
IndiaIndonesiaPakistan
India, Indonesia, Pakistan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/29/2020, Announced: 4/8/20203/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.6 x 158.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.26 in)77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresAlways-On Display800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 980 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP5 (728MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 316007 (v8)
Geekbench: 1867(v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 279342 (v8)
Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (105GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 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

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/200 Mbps600/100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (41, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm
5MP telephoto f/2.440mm
5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
(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 resolution8000x6000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered35 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube White, Prism Cube Pink• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.496W/kg (head), 1.555W/kg (body)feature not registered
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