realme 8 pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72: Specs Comparison

Two smartphone brands have recently released their new mid-range smartphones, we have the realme 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72. Both have Super AMOLED screens, quad-rear cameras, big batteries, and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. Which one looks better on paper? Find out in the specs comparison below.

realme 8 Pro	Samsung Galaxy A72
6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 411ppi	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 394ppi, 90Hz refresh rate
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G octa-core CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G octa-core CPU
Adreno 618 GPU	Adreno 618 GPU
6GB, 8GB RAM	6GB, 8GB RAM
128GB storage	128GB, 256GB storage
microSD card (dedicated)	microSD card (hybrid)
Quad-rear cameras: • 108MP F1.9 main • 8MP F2.3 ultra-wide • 2MP F2.4 macro • 2MP F2.4 depth	Quad-rear cameras: • 64MP F1.8 main • 8MP F2.4 telephoto • 12MP F2.2 ultra-wide • 5MP F2.4 macro
16MP F2.5 front camera	32MP F2.2 front camera
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM
4G LTE	4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
NFC	NFC
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USB-C	USB-C
3.5mm audio port	3.5mm audio port
	Stereo speakers
Fingerprint scanner (in-display)	Fingerprint scanner (in-display)
realme UI 2.0 (Android 11)	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
4,500mAh battery w/ 50W fast charging	5,000mAh w/ 25W fast charging
160.6 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm	165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm
176 g	203 g

Summary of advantages

realme 8 Pro:
• Slightly higher pixel count
• Dedicated microSD card slot
• Higher main camera resolution
• Depth-sensing camera
• Faster charging rate

Samsung Galaxy A72:
• 90Hz refresh rate
• 256GB option
• Telephoto camera
• Higher ultra-wide camera resolution
• Higher macro camera resolution
• Higher front camera resolution
• Stereo speakers
• Larger battery capacity

Display

When it comes to the display, the two sport above 6-inch screens with Super AMOLED panels, so you can expect immersive viewing experiences with rich colors and deep blacks. While the realme 8 Pro has a slightly higher pixel count, the Samsung Galaxy A72 has a slightly larger screen and 90Hz refresh rate for some smooth animations and transitions.

Storage

The realme 8 Pro is only available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 comes in either 128GB or 256GB. However, the realme device features a dedicated microSD card slot for easy expansion without sacrificing dual-SIM capabilities.

Cameras

The two are equipped with quad-rear camera setups. The realme 8 Pro has a significantly higher 108MP main camera resolution and a depth camera. However, the Samsung Galaxy A72 offers a telephoto lens and a higher camera resolution for ultra-wide and macro cameras.

 

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For the front camera, the Samsung Galaxy A72 also has a higher 32MP resolution for more detailed selfies, compared to the realme 8 Pro’s 16MP.

Other features

Both units feature similar specs like 4G LTE, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, USB-C, 3.5mm audio ports, and fingerprint scanners. However, the Samsung Galaxy A72 features stereo speakers for a more immersive sound when watching videos or playing games.

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a bigger battery capacity compared to the realme 8 Pro’s 4,500mAh battery. However, the former only has 25W fast charging, which is slower than the 50W fast charger on the latter. While the Samsung Galaxy A72 might last longer, the realme 8 Pro can replenish its battery faster.

Chipset and RAM

Both sport Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G SoC with Adreno 618 GPU. The two also sport the same RAM options at 6GB and 8GB, so we expect the same level of performance.

Which one to get?

We don’t have the local price yet for the realme 8 Pro, so we can’t judge them yet based on affordability. But based on the specs, if you want a device with a high refresh rate, bigger storage option, a telephoto camera, a higher camera resolution for the ultra-wide, macro, and selfie cameras, stereo speakers, and a larger battery, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is the right one to get.

But if you’re looking for a dedicated microSD card slot, a high main camera resolution and depth-sensing camera, and faster-charging rate, you should opt for the realme 8 Pro.

What do you guys think? Which smartphone is the best choice? Let us know in the comments below.

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