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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A72 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) 14Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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18Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 7 X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)

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 Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) vs Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+515 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs393 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (114GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)93%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
5.7"vs+6.7"18%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches48%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAhvs+5000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+25W67%
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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note 7 SM-N9300 6GB RAM, Galaxy Note 6Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Europe)IndiaIndonesiaMalaysiaPakistan
(Europe), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/1/20163/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.9 x 153.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.04 in)77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 279342 (v8)
Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
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
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps600/100 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 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 resolution4032x3024 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby312 hours (13 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
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: Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx
• Stylus Pen (12-bit)
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S-Voice
• HD Voice
• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
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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