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ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 30 vs Samsung Galaxy A72 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A72 X ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) 18Points
6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare ZTE Axon 30 X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)

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!

Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)} 18 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (228GB available)124%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (102GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2460 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+6.92"3%
Larger screen
vs6.7"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+65W160%
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.
vs25W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+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
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
388 PPIvs+393 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP13%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.73" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches1%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 32MP101%
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 11vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4200 mAhvs+5000 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
ModelAxon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725F/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandZTESamsung
Release date8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/20213/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.92" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI393 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display featuresAlways-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
2.5D glass
800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User InterfaceMyOS 11One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-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 650 (670MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 701991 (v9)
Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 279342 (v8)
Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (228GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 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

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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 / Upload2000/1024 Mbps600/100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
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 networkGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
America version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78)
China version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
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
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm
5MP 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 resolution10120x6328 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.73" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
Sony IMX682 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo 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, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered35 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Black, Aqua
• Triple cooling system
• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Axon 30 (256GB/12GB)Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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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