Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) vs Nokia N97 mini

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Nokia N97 mini 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 Nokia N97 mini 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)

04Points Nokia N97 mini Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
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	4 Advantages Nokia N97 mini
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+128GB (102GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)95% Thinner	vs	16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+393 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+6.7"109% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(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	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 32MP415 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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	1200 mAh
+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)
+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	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)47% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Hands-free calling

Video calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Nokia N97 mini
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Model	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	N97 mini
Other model names	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725M/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)	Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Uruguay	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	10/28/2009
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)	52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 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	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Nokia N97 mini
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	229 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
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Nokia N97 mini
System version	Android 11	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Nokia N97 mini
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
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 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618	feature not registered
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)	Nokia N97 mini
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1	8GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Nokia N97 mini
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	3.6 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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	Nokia N97 mini
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	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
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)	Nokia N97 mini
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	QCIF (176x144)
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)	Nokia N97 mini
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Nokia N97 mini
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	3.5mm (same audio output)
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)	Nokia N97 mini
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Nokia N97 mini
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4D
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1200 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)	4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Nokia N97 mini
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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue	• Colors: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White • Carl Zeiss optics • 3D stereo sound • Nokia Maps • Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)	Nokia N97 mini
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