Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) vs HTC Hero (A6262)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 vs HTC Hero 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 HTC Hero X Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points HTC Hero (A6262) Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

288MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	vs	2 Advantages HTC Hero (A6262)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	528MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X20 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	288MB LPDDR
+128GB (102GB available)203 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)71% Thinner	vs	14.35 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+393 PPI118% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+6.7"109% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP17 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1350 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)50% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Hero (A6262)
Other model names	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725M/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)	HTC Hero A6262, HTC Hero 100, HTC Hero A6265, HTC Hero 130
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Uruguay	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	7/23/2009
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	14.35 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)	56.2 x 112 millimeters (2.21 x 4.41 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	feature not registered
📲 Display
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[peak] Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
System version	Android 11	Android 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618	Qualcomm Adreno 130
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/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	288MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1	512MB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/100 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
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 resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	CIF (352x288) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1350 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	750 hours (31.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Brown, Graphite, Pink • HTC Sense UI • Trackball • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	HTC Hero (A6262)
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