In depth comparison and review of Motorola Moto Z2 Play and Samsung Galaxy A72. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A725F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 156.2 mm | 165 mm | Samsung Galaxy A72 has greater height than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Width | 76.2 mm | 77.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A72 has greater width than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Depth | 5.99 mm | 8.4 mm | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is narrower than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Weight | 145 g | 203 g | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is lighter than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Body Colour | Lunar grey | Fine gold | Awesome black | Awesome violet | Awesome blue | Awesome white | |
Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
Protection | Splashproof, waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP67 | |
SAR Value | 1.24 W/kg (body), 1.455 W/kg (head) | 0.23 W/kg (head), 2.495 W/kg (limb), 1.168 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Moto Mods Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy A72 has larger screen size than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A72 has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 401 ppi | - | |
Max Brightness | - | 800 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield, Real Smooth | |
Display Features | - | Infinity O display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A72 has higher clock speed than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | - |
MEMORY | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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RAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM - 3 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy A72 has more RAM than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A72 has more internal memory than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
User Memory | - | 102.2 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A72 has better camera resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.8 | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has better lens aperture than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy A72 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 30x | |
Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Pro mode, Best Shot | Portrait mode | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 854 x 480 (480p) at 30 fps | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Quick Capture, Drag to focus & exposure | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A72 has better front camera resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | Beauty effect | Bokeh effect | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Professional mode, Auto Night mode | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Dual LED flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 854 x 480 (480p) at 30 fps | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A72 has larger battery capacity than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A72 has fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | - | 2400 minutes | |
Run Time Details | Mixed usage: up to 30 hrs | Active online usage (LTE): up to 19 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 20 hrs Playback (video): up to 23 hrs Playback (audio): up to 146 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2400 min |
CELLULAR | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | - | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 LE EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 |
FEATURES | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | Three microphones, TurboPower techbnology | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Virtual Proximity Sensing, dual stereo speakers |
OTHERS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | - | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP67, SGS | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m |