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Samsung Galaxy A72
6.7" Super AMOLED
Snapdragon 720G
64MP OIS Main
3x Optical Zoom
5000mAh Battery
25W Fast Charging
IP67 Rated
LTE Connectivity
MicroSD Support
Dolby Atmos
Samsung Galaxy A72
Display
6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED
90Hz Refresh Rate, 800 nits peak
Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Android 11 / One UI 3.1
Camera System
64MP Main (OIS), 12MP Ultra-wide
8MP Telephoto (3x), 5MP Macro
Battery
5000mAh (Typical)
25W Fast Charging
Connectivity
LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
NFC and MST support
Memory & Storage
8GB RAM / 128GB or 256GB ROM
MicroSD expansion up to 1TB
Timeline & Release Details
The Samsung Galaxy A72 was announced globally on 17 March 2021. Regional availability followed shortly after, with India-specific market context noted on 19 March 2021.
- Canonical model family: SM-A725
- Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725FZBDEUA, SM-A725FZKHMEB, SM-A725FZBGINS
- Launch Pricing (India): INR 34,999 (8GB+128GB) and INR 37,999 (8GB+256GB)
Physical Structure
Samsung lists the Galaxy A72 at 77.4 x 165.0 x 8.4 mm and 203 g, with IP67 water/dust resistance based on submersion in up to 1 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes.
- Dimensions: 77.4 x 165.0 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 203 g
- Durability: IP67 water and dust resistance (up to 1 metre of freshwater for 30 minutes)
- Colours: Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, Awesome White
Display System
The device uses a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with 1080 x 2400 FHD+ resolution, 394 ppi pixel density, and a 90Hz refresh rate.
- Panel: Super AMOLED Infinity-O
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 (FHD+)
- Pixel Density: 394 ppi
- Brightness: Up to 800 nits (High Brightness Mode)
Camera System
Samsung lists a quad rear camera setup with a 64MP OIS main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, 8MP OIS telephoto camera, and 5MP macro camera.
- Main Camera: 64MP, F1.8, OIS, Autofocus
- Ultra-wide Camera: 12MP, F2.2
- Telephoto Camera: 8MP, F2.4, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom
- Macro Camera: 5MP, F2.4
- Front Camera: 32MP, F2.2, Fixed-focus
- Key Features: 4K Video Snap, Scene Optimizer, Night mode, Single Take, 30x Space Zoom
Platform & Software
Samsung source material lists the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G / SDM720G platform and Android 11 with One UI 3.1 as launch software. The source also lists a software support promise.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (Octa-core: 2x2.3GHz + 6x1.8GHz)
- Launch OS: Android 11
- Launch UI: One UI 3.1
- Software Promise: Three generations of OS upgrades and four years of security updates
Key Features
The Galaxy A72 source evidence lists Samsung Knox, Samsung Pay, NFC/MST payment context, and several Samsung software/audio features.
- Security: Samsung Knox platform
- Payments: Samsung Pay (NFC and MST)
- Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, UHQ 24-bit audio playback
- Productivity: Alt Z, Alive Intelligence, Dual Audio, Scalable Codec
Battery & Charging
The source lists a 5,000mAh typical battery, 4,860mAh rated minimum battery, and 25W Fast Charging compatibility.
- Capacity: 5,000mAh (Typical), 4,860mAh (Rated minimum)
- Charging: 25W Fast Charging (QC2.0 and AFC compatible)
- Charging Port: USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Connectivity & Sensors
- Network: LTE
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
- Bluetooth: v5.0
- Location: GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, Light, Virtual proximity
- Authentication: Pattern, PIN, Password, Face recognition, Fingerprint sensor
Summary
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725F/DS) is an LTE smartphone in the SM-A725 family. Its source-backed feature set includes a 6.7-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 720G platform, 64MP OIS main camera, 8MP OIS telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, 5000mAh battery with 25W Fast Charging support, IP67 water/dust resistance, Samsung Knox, stereo speakers, and Dolby Atmos.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| ₹34,999 |