The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a mid-range Android smartphone that became available in Kenya in March 2021. The smartphone is the successor of the Galaxy A71 and packs a number of impressive specifications with the highlight being on the display and camera.
That said, here is what the Galaxy A72 has to offer.
Key Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A72
- Display Size: 6.7 inches
- Dimensions: 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm
- RAM: 6/8 GB
- Back Camera: 64+12+8+5 MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 5000 mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 49,999
If you are interested in the Samsung Galaxy A72, you should also check out the Vivo V20 (Ksh. 49,999).
Display
Display Size: 6.7 inches
Display Type: Super AMOLED
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 393 PPI
The display is the obvious highlight of the Galaxy A72. You get a 6.7 inches Super AMOLED display that packs a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. That’s just not it, in addition to the gorgeous display resolution the smartphone also packs a 90 Hz display, something similar to what we saw on the OPPO Reno5.
Design
Dimensions: 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm
The Samsung Galaxy A72 packs the generic Samsung budget smartphone design. You, therefore, get a compact body that is sturdy and looks good to look at and feel. At the rear sides of the smartphone, you get a strategic placement of the camera that shouts that this is a camera smartphone.
Performance
Operating System: Android 11
CPU: 2.3 GHz Octa-core
RAM: 8/6 GB
Internal Memory: 128/256 GB
Micro SD: Yes
Under the hood, a 2.3 GHz Octa-core chipset powers the Galaxy A72, and this is coupled with either 8 or 6 GB RAM depending on the storage option you selected.
Storage-wise, the Samsung Galaxy A72 offers an option of either 128 or 256 GB as internal storage. The smartphone also comes with a dedicated Micro-SD card slot for you to expand the memory as you will.
Software-wise, the Galaxy A72 runs Android 11 out of the box, which is great considering it’s that Android 11 is the latest (most widely available) version of Android.
Camera
Rear Camera: 64+12+8+5 MP
Secondary Camera: 32 MP
LED Flash: Yes
The camera is one of the pillars of the Samsung Galaxy A72. True to this, it doesn’t disappoint. The smartphone offers a 64 MP camera as the main camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, an 8MP telephoto lens (for zoom), and a 5MP camera for your macro shots.
The smartphone also packs a generous 32 MP camera for your selfies and video calls.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 5000 mAh
A Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery keeps the lights on. The battery is large enough to last a day or two especially if you are a moderate smartphone user.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 49,999 and is available for purchase country-wide.
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Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
