Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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

4/20/2021 6:47 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo 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-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+402 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
6.01"	vs	+6.7"11% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP178% Higher resolution main camera
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
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches69% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 20MP	vs	+(front) 32MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+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.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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

28 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (102GB available)

UFS 2.1

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 8GB RAM), AWM-A0	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/10/2018	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.01" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	430nits[typ] HDR8	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 710Mhz	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
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom	(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	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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 • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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