Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)

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

4/20/2021 6:58 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M) Compare Samsung Galaxy Avant X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)

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3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core182% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (102GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)18% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+393 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.7"49% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP17 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh138% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Other model names	T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Avant G386T, Samsung SM-G386T	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725M Single-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2014	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 132.9 millimeters (2.6 x 5.23 in)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/100 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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 850/1700/1900/2100 (Band 1,2,4,5)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.41.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	372 hours (15.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI • S Voice • ANT+ support • Java framework	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.74W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.445W/kg (head), 0.251W/kg (body)	feature not registered