📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Model | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Other model names | Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725M/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM) | Lenovo Moto G5 Unlocked (16GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola Cedric |
Country or region available |     (Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Uruguay |   (Latin America), Canada |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021 | 3/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in) | 73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in) |
Weight | 203 grams (7.11 ounces) | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
System version | Android 11 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 800nits[peak] Always-On Display | feature not registered |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
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 | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
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 Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28) |
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+, LTE |
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 |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephotof/2.41.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawidef/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.4 | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
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 | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 2592x1944 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 | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) GK40 |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2800 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Talk time autonomy | 35 hours (1.5 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, 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 | 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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) |
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 |