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Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) vs Tecno Pova (128GB)

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

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Compare Tecno Pova X Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) 24Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.8"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
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!

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) vs Pova (128GB)} 5 Advantages Tecno Pova (128GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+203 grams (7.11 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs216 grams (7.56 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)12%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels120%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1640 pixels
+393 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs263 PPI
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP
+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
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs2K UHD (2560x1440)
+(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
vsAndroid 10
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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.
vs18W
+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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
6.7"vs+6.8"1%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
5000 mAhvs+6000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

27 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (102GB available) / 128GB (107GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
ModelGalaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Pova (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A72 4G SM-A725M/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)Tecno Pova LD7, LD7j (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilChileUruguay
(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Uruguay
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungTecno
Release date3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/202110/3/2020
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)77.57 x 171.23 millimeters (3.05 x 6.74 in)
Weight203 grams (7.11 ounces)216 grams (7.56 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/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI263 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features800nits[peak]
Always-On Display
480nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 14feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
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)Tecno Pova (128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/100 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/2100
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 Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
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
(quad camera)
13 megapixels
2MP macro
2MP depth
2MP depth
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Dazzle Black, Magic Blue, Speed Purple
• HIOS 7.0
• Game Assistant v2.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)Tecno Pova (128GB)
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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