The Korean phone brand Samsung does not stop launching next-generation mobile devices. We recently analyzed one that was located within the high-end market, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra ; Today, however, we are going to focus on a much more affordable mobile, the Samsung Galaxy A72 . What does this phone have to offer? Keep reading this review to discover what is hidden within each of the sections. At the end of this text you will also find an opinion on the decision to launch in 4G , as well as some purchase links to acquire this device.

A more youthful design: Samsung Galaxy A72, is it worth buying the 4G version?

Accustomed to much more serious designs in the latest Samsung launches, with finer finishes and metallic materials, the Samsung Galaxy A72 changes the tonic a bit. At the base, the design is really similar since everything is placed in the same way, but when you look at it a little the changes are noticeable . First, and most importantly, are the materials, in this case we have a rough plastic casing that favors grip, accompanied by stainless steel frames. At first glance you can tell the difference compared to Galaxy S21, for example. This can lead to adverse opinions but ours is that we think it is very good that each device has its own personality.

The measurements are 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm , a mobile that is not small at all, although the materials make it very manageable. Regarding its weight, it also favors comfortable use since, despite not being excessively light, at 203 grams , it is not at all the heaviest on the market. Its design clearly favors this reduction in weight and size compared to past models, since as we can quickly see, the camera module protrudes much less. It also has IP68 protection against water and dust, making it a device that can be used without problem near swimming pools or in the field.

Moving on to the placement of the buttons and terminals we find that on the left side there is nothing, on the right we have the volume and unlocking, on the top the SD card and a microphone and, finally, on the bottom there is a set of speakers, another microphone, a Jack connector and a type C connector. Everything is well distributed and we like that there is no need to share connectors between headphones and chargers.

Samsung’s own screen: Samsung Galaxy A72, is it worth buying the 4G version?: Samsung Galaxy A72, is it worth buying the 4G version?

One of the aspects that the Korean brand takes care of the most is the screen of its mobile phones and tablets. We spend the day looking at these devices either for leisure or for work and it is very important that they are comfortable and visually attractive. New technologies in this regard are appearing and Samsung introduces them masterfully. The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a 6.7-inch FHD + Super AMOLED , a fairly large screen that also looks great. The use of color is once again masterful, but this is something we are used to.

But the thing does not stop there, what has impressed us the most are the comfort systems introduced on the screen. The first is the improved brightness, which with 800 nits of illumination allows the surface to be seen in any light circumstance clearly, so we will not have to strain our eyes. Also the Eye Comfort Shield , a protector against blue light emissions that damage our eyes so much. Finally we have the Real Smooth technology , this makes movements look much more fluid on the screen, so internal navigation within the phone, such as the use of social networks, will exhaust us less.

The cameras of the Samsung Galaxy A72: Samsung Galaxy A72, is it worth buying the 4G version?

The cameras of Samsung mobiles usually have great features, especially those that have been implemented in the latest models. The Samsung Galaxy A72 could not be left behind and, despite not having such powerful cameras, it is also surprising.

We start with the rear module. The main lens is a 64 megapixel lens , capable of capturing all kinds of images at very high quality. In addition, it has an OIS optical stabilizer for even better results. We continue with the 12 megapixel ultra wide angle and an f / 2.2 aperture with which landscaping will be a simple and very rewarding task. Another sensor is the telephoto sensor , having 8 megapixels and an aperture f / 2.4, this allows up to x30 to be made at a surprising quality for the distance it covers. Finally, we have the macro lens , a sensor that is used to make detailed images at very short distances, although the 5 megapixels it has limits it quite a bit.

We also liked the front camera a lot, since with its 32 megapixels and high quality image processing it allows us to capture very beautiful and light-filled selfies. All brands are getting us used to this type of frontal lens and we are delighted that it is so. In addition, if we support everything that we have analyzed in a number of photography and recording modes and systems that are integrated into the camera, the result of this analysis could not be more encouraging. The cameras of this mobile are very worth it and you will quickly notice the quality jump that it supposes within the mid-range. Here are a series of images that we have taken with the A72:

 

Portrait mode with front camera

 

Selfie without portrait mode

Performance and internal memory

But the important question is, does the Samsung Galaxy A72 work well? Well here we have one of the first notable problems of this mobile, and this is the small stops that can be noticed at very specific moments. It is nothing serious, in that sense you can be calm, since in general it works smoothly. We believe that the problem may be in Samsung’s ONE UI 3.1, a software that requires a lot of resources. However, if the use we make is general, without applications that require a lot of power, the Snapdragon 720P processor is sufficient. The other important aspect is the RAM, we have the option of 8 GB, although there is also 6 GB, although as we always say, we see better to buy the more powerful version.

The internal memory has several options; the first is to get the Samsung Galaxy A72 with 128 GB of memory, the second is to get the 256 GB and, finally, to buy an extra 1 TB SD card. Thus, it is practically impossible to run out of storage and this is a point in its favor since the option of adding a card was getting a bit out of the way and we think it is a very good resource.

Connectivity and battery

The connectivity of this device is the basic one , based in this case on 4G, since it is the model that we have. This has no major problem since it is still a very efficient system and you should not notice any type of problem. That said, the mobile has wireless connections with WIFI, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and GPS , in addition to other satellite location options from around the world such as Glonass (Russia), Beidou (China) or Galileo (Europe). By cable we have the option of the Jack for headphones and sound systems, as well as Type C, two more than usual connections. Therefore, in terms of connectivity, it is a very prepared phone and with which we can have an efficient activity.

To finish we have to talk about the battery, which again returns to the resource of good capacity and fast charging . In this case we have a 5000 mAh battery and a fast charge of 25 W, it is very difficult to run out of mobile since at any time you can take the opportunity to charge the device in a few minutes. In addition, this model comes with a fully built-in 15W charger, without the need to buy the plug-in module. Although it is true that it does not have wireless charging between devices of the brand, but this is nothing serious.

Features of the Samsung Galaxy A72: Samsung Galaxy A72, is it worth buying the 4G version?

Availability and price of the Samsung Galaxy A72: Samsung Galaxy A72, is it worth buying the 4G version?

To give an opinion on this mobile we have to focus on the range to which it belongs, and this is the average. Taking this into account, it must be admitted that it is a mobile that is far above the competition in all aspects . Each section is taken care of in detail and if what you want is a device of a premium quality at an affordable price, this is one of the best options. If we talk about the option of 4G compared to the rest of the offers with 5G, our opinion is that this is not really relevant when choosing a phone, since 4G, despite being a little more limited, is still efficient. Having said all this, we have to grant the Silver GizAward with a fairly high note to the Samsung Galaxy A72, for being a very surprising mobile.