Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
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!
10 Advantages 
11 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| 6GB LPDDR4X |
| 128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (102GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front |
| Super AMOLED |
| 16 million |
| 1080x2400 pixels |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G (2201116TG) NFC | Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 2/18/2022, Announced: 1/26/2022 | 3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.1 x 164.19 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in) | 77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in) |
| Weight | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) | 203 grams (7.11 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 393 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 700nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] DCI-P3 | 800nits[peak] Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| User Interface | MIUI 13 | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz 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-G57 MC2 (850MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 261309 (v8), 319093 (v9) Geekbench: 1729 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-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 card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth 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 | 12000x9000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.52" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.7µm 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 | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | 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 | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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 | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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: Stealth Black, Polar White, Star Blue | • Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 11 Pro (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.08W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.58W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body) | feature not registered |