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Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy A72: IP67 mid-ranger with OIS quad-cam and big battery.

SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2021·$449·Score 70/100

Galaxy A72 brought IP67, an OIS quad-cam with 3× zoom and a big battery to $449. The SD720G and 4G-only keep performance modest.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.7" AMOLED 90 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 720G
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
64 MP · f/1.8
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
203 g
What stands out
  • IP67 rating at mid-range.
  • OIS quad-cam with 3× tele.
  • 5,000 mAh + jack + microSD.
  • Stereo speakers.
What to watch
  • SD720G is slow + 4G only.
  • Heavy 203 g.
  • 90 Hz not 120.
  • Plastic frame.
The phone it has to beat
POCO F4
$399 · score 76/100