Samsung Galaxy A72 Deals - September 2026
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Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 197 phones
Performance
1.7
/5
Display
2.8
/5
Rear Camera
1.6
/5
Measured by DXOMARK · 92
Front Camera
3.5
/5
Battery
2.4
/5
Color
All
Black
Blue
Purple
White
Storage
All
128GB
Buyers who want a large AMOLED screen, real optical zoom and a battery that lasts beyond a day, and who are happy to trade away 5G and fast performance to get them cheaply.
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Galaxy A72 128GB (Black)
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£153.00
About the Samsung Galaxy A72
The Galaxy A72 is the larger, longer-lasting sibling to Samsung's popular A52, and the two things it adds are the reason to choose it. The first is a 5,000mAh battery in place of the A52's 4,500mAh cell, which pushes it comfortably into a full day and a half of ordinary use. The second is an 8MP telephoto camera giving 3x optical zoom - a lens Samsung rarely fits to mid-range phones, and one that makes a real difference for photographing people and detail at a distance without the mush that digital zoom produces. Everything else follows the A52 formula: a 6.7-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED, IP67 water resistance, stereo speakers, a headphone jack, microSD expansion and a stabilised 64MP main camera. The Snapdragon 720G is the limiting factor, handling everyday tasks and light gaming without drama but showing its age under pressure. It is also a 4G-only phone and its Android update window, which ran through to Android 14, has closed. Consider it if you want screen size, zoom and endurance above raw speed.
Expert Rating
4.1
(1 review)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
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Lowest price in 30 days (£153)
Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Galaxy A52 - Key Differences
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 2400×1080, 90Hz | 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 2400×1080, 90Hz |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 25W wired | 4,500mAh, 25W wired |
| Camera | 64MP OIS + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP 3x telephoto + 5MP macro | 64MP OIS + 12MP ultrawide + 5MP macro + 5MP depth |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 720G |
| Weight | 203g | 189g |
| Dimensions | 165.0 × 77.4 × 8.4 mm | 159.9 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP67 rated | IP67 rated |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £138.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy A72 worth buying?
The Galaxy A72 is worth considering if you want a large 90Hz AMOLED screen, a 3x optical zoom camera and a 5,000mAh battery at a budget price. Against it are the modest Snapdragon 720G performance, the lack of 5G and the fact that Samsung's software support for it has ended.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A72 have optical zoom?
Yes. The Galaxy A72 includes an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, which is unusual for a mid-range Samsung and is its main camera advantage over the smaller Galaxy A52. It sits alongside a stabilised 64MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide and a 5MP macro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A72 waterproof?
The Galaxy A72 is IP67 rated, so it is dust tight and can handle being submerged in fresh water for up to 30 minutes. That is enough for rain, spills and accidents, but not for swimming or seawater.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A72 support 5G?
No. The Galaxy A72 is a 4G LTE handset only - Samsung never released a 5G version in the UK. If 5G matters, look at the Galaxy A52 5G or a newer A-series model instead.
How long does the Samsung Galaxy A72 battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery is one of the A72's strengths and typically lasts well beyond a single day, helped by the power-efficient Snapdragon 720G. Charging is 25W over USB-C, and there is no wireless charging.
Should I get the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Galaxy A52?
The Galaxy A72 gives you a bigger 6.7-inch screen, a larger 5,000mAh battery and an 8MP 3x optical zoom camera the A52 does not have. The Galaxy A52 shares the same chip, 90Hz AMOLED panel and IP67 rating in a smaller, lighter body that is easier to use one-handed.
Samsung Galaxy A72 Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 197 phones
- Snapdragon 720G
- Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
This phone
33%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
33%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.7 inches
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits peak
This phone
55%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
55%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Lab-measured by DXOMARK (92 on their scale). The measured result replaces our spec-sheet estimate for this category.
- Single camera setup
- 64 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
31%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
31%
Avg
41%
Best
95%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 32 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
This phone
70%
Avg
59%
Best
90%
This phone
70%
Avg
60%
Best
93%
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
- 25W wired
This phone
48%
Avg
52%
Best
91%
This phone
48%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
64
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@30/60fs; gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
32 , f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
4K@30fs, 1080@30fs
Display
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Display Size
6.7
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 720G
GPU
Adreno 618
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
25W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass