Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ Specs Comparison

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9.0
Samsung Galaxy A72
7.2
Samsung Galaxy S24
7.4
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung Galaxy A72 Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24+
Released · Mar 17, 2021
Released · Jan 31, 2024
Released · Jan 31, 2024
6.7-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
6.2-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
6.7-inch · 3120 x 1440 px
64 MP Main · 32 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
6GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
12GB · 256GB
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
4900 mAh
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Display

Size
6.7-inch 6.2-inch 6.7-inch
Resolution
2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 416 PPI 3120 x 1440 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 513 PPI
Technology
Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate
90Hz 120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
84.74 % 90.87 % 89.05 %
Peak brightness
2600 cd/m2 (nit) 2600 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650 (4 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 + 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3.39GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 3.1GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A520 Octa-core, 1x 3.39GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 3.1GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Adreno 618 Adreno 750 Adreno 750
RAM
6GB 8GB (LPDDR5X) 12GB
Internal storage
128GB (UFS) 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable 256GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 1024 GB
OS
Android (11), One UI 3.0 UI Android (14), One UI Android (14), One UI
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
5000 mAh 4000 mAh 4900 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W
Wired: 45.0W
Wireless: 15.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
6h 22min
Browsing
13h 42min
Video
9h 19min
Gaming
10h 5min
Battery Life Estimate
6h 37min
Browsing
16h 18min
Video
8h 20min
Gaming
10h 45min
Battery Life Estimate
7h 31min
Browsing
20h 41min
Video
8h 20min
Gaming
11h 52min

Camera

Rear
Quad camera Triple camera Triple camera
Main camera
64 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.7"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 24 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 24 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera
8 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 67 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.94"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
10 MP (Telephoto)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 67 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.94"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Third camera
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Fourth camera
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash
LED LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Features:
Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features:
HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, 10-bit HDR
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Front
32 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps) 12 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
152
Overall
156
Photo
147
Video
152
Overall
157
Photo
147
Video

Design

Dimensions
6.50 x 3.05 x
(165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm)
5.79 x 2.78 x 0.30 inches
(147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm)
thickness with camera 0.35 inches
(8.85 mm)
6.24 x 2.99 x 0.30 inches
(158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7mm)
thickness with camera 0.35 inches
(8.85 mm)
Weight
7.16 oz(203.0 g) 5.93 oz(168.0 g) 6.91 oz(196.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum
Materials & Colors
Black, Blue, White, Violet
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67 Water, Dust; IP68 Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Optical in-screen fingerprint Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, mmWave, 5G Ready Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s) LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM Dual Nano SIM + eSIM Dual Nano SIM + eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0 5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band,802.1x
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, OTG
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T4
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC NFC NFC

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Jan 26, 2021
FCC ID value: A3LSMA725M
Date approved: Nov 30, 2023
FCC ID value: A3LSMS921U
Date approved: Jun 14, 2024
FCC ID value: A3LSMS926U
Measured SAR
Head: 0.29 W/kg
Body: 0.30 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg
Wireless Router: 0.59 W/kg
Head: 1.23 W/kg
Body: 1.14 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg
Head: 1.05 W/kg
Body: 1.14 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.55 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.55 W/kg
EU SAR
Head: 0.23 W/kgBody: 1.17 W/kg

Buyers information

MSRP
€ 449 $ 800 / € 899 $ 1000 / € 1149
In The Box
USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Paperwork USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Paperwork

Availability

Officially announced
Mar 17, 2021 Jan 17, 2024 Jan 17, 2024

Alternative variants

with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
RAM 8GB
Internal storage 256GB
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB (UFS 4.0)
MSRP $ 860
With 512GB internal storage
Internal storage 512GB
MSRP $ 1120
International
System chip Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
Processor Deca-core, 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-X4 + 2x 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520
GPU Xclipse 940
International
System chip Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
Processor Deca-core, 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-X4 + 2x 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520
GPU Xclipse 940
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