Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A60 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 Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

32
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A60 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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+409 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+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)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.3"	vs	+6.7"6% Larger screen
(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP98% 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
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% 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 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+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.
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	+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

26 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (102GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A60 SM-A606F/Dual-Sim	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725M/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Uruguay
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2019	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 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
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 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
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	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
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 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 612 845Mhz	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
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	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
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	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	400/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF123° 5MP depth f/2.2	(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	6528x4896 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	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	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
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 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	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	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	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
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast 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	331 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
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: Black, Cocktail orange, Peach mist, Pink/blue, Pink/white • 19.5:9 display ratio (FHD+) • Glasstic back panel • One UI • Dolby Atmos sound • ANT+	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F/DS)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
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