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Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M) vs ZTE Maven 2

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Maven 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Maven 2 X Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M) 29Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)

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Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M) vs Maven 2} 2 Advantages ZTE Maven 2
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (102GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)31%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+393 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+6.7"34%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP17 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 32MP16 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh117%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
203 grams (7.11 ounces)vs+166 grams (5.81 ounces)22%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
 
ModelGalaxy A72 (SM-A725M)Maven 2
Other model namesGalaxy A72 4G SM-A725M Single-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)AT&T ZTE Maven 2 Z831
Country or region available(Latin America)ArgentinaColombiaMexicoPeru
(Latin America), Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru
USA
USA
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/20217/1/2017
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)73 x 145.5 millimeters (2.87 x 5.73 in)
Weight203 grams (7.11 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features800nits[peak]
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
System versionAndroid 11Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 14feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618Qualcomm Adreno 304
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-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/100 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
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
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Dark gray
• Dolby audio
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)ZTE Maven 2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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