Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo X90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/27/2022 6:24 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Vivo X90 X Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
AMOLED

1260x2800

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4810
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo X90 (256GB/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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	20 Advantages Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP20% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 12MP
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+5000 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4810 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP65 certified
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
128GB (102GB available)	vs	+256GB (221GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+196 grams (6.86 ounces)4% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1260x2800 pixels36% Higher resolution screen
393 PPI	vs	+453 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.7"	vs	+6.78"1% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.72" inches	vs	+1/1.49" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
25W	vs	+120W4 times 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) 32MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	X90 (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (128GB+8GB RAM)	X90 (V2241A)
Country or region available	India, Indonesia, Pakistan	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Vivo
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	11/30/2022, Announced: 11/22/2022
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)	74.4 x 164.1 millimeters (2.93 x 6.46 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets
📲 Display
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1260x2800 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	453 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	800nits[peak] Always-On Display	HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	Funtouch OS (Global) Origin OS 3 (China)
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.05GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 3x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618	ARM G-715 MC11 (Immortalis)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (221GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/100 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.41.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.050mm1/2.93"1.22µm2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.016mm1/2.93"1.22µmAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/1.49" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Zeiss optics Sony IMX663, IMX866 sensors
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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 A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
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	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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/ax [wifi6] (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, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4810 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
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: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue	• Colors: Black, Red, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Vivo X90 (256GB/8GB)
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