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Samsung Galaxy A72
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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 meter 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 meter of freshwater for 30 minutes)
- Colors: 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 |