Skip to content

Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB) vs Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro X Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB) 14Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X
6.67"
AMOLED

1440x3200

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)

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 A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB) vs Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+203 grams (7.11 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+6.7"1%
Larger screen
vs6.67"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP20%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.72" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP101%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP53 certified
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hzvs+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
393 PPIvs+526 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
5000 mAhvs+5160 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25Wvs+67W168%
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+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
256GB (220GB available) / 256GB (218GB available)
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
ModelGalaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (256GB+8GB RAM)POCO F5 Pro NFC
Country or region available(Europe)IndiaIndonesiaMalaysiaPakistan
(Europe), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/20215/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/2023
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)75.44 x 162.78 millimeters (2.97 x 6.41 in)
Weight203 grams (7.11 ounces)204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI526 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Display features800nits[peak]
Always-On Display
500nits[typ], 1400nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 480Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 14feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0MIUI 14

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 279342 (v8)
Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1057977 (v9)
Geekbench: 4001 (v5.1), 4009 (v6)
GFXBench: 50fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
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
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/100 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
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)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.7µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
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 A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported30W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)34 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue• Colors: Black, White
• LiquidCool 2.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.