Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) vs LG G6 (G600L)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 vs LG G6 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 LG G6 X Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points LG G6 (G600L) Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2880

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	vs	12 Advantages LG G6 (G600L)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (102GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.7"18% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.72" inches74% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+(front) 32MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(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	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+25W39% 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.	vs	18W
+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
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)25% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels60% Higher resolution screen
393 PPI	vs	+565 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP67 certified	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

f/1.8 (aperture)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
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Model	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
Other model names	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725M/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)	LG U+ LG G6 (64GB) G600L, LGM-G600L (LG Uplus)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Uruguay	South Korea
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	4/1/2017, Announced: 2/26/2017
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)	71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 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	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[peak] Always-On Display	Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	LG UX UI 6.0 / 8.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AC) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (653MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 158785 (v7) Geekbench: 4175 (v4.4) GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/100 Mbps	600/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
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	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7) TD-LTE (38, 40)
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	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)	LG G6 (G600L)
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	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41/4"12mm125°FF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	30mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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 and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	18mm (lens)
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)	LG G6 (G600L)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Stereo sound 32-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
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: Astro black, Mystic white, Ice platinum • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Knock Code, KnockOn
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	LG G6 (G600L)
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