Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy A72 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 3:04 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.74"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco C65 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+6.74"1% Larger screen	vs	6.7"
+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
260 PPI	vs	+393 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP71% 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
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

90Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Poco C65 4G	Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/6/2023, Announced: 11/5/2023	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 168 millimeters (3.07 x 6.61 in)	77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic 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 Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.74" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	260 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	90Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	MIUI 14	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 242889 (v9), 261621 (v10) Geekbench: 1201 (v5), 1292 (v6)	AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	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	300/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, UMTS, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4	(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	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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 Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Purple	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco C65 (128GB)	Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 256GB)
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