Side by side comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact and Samsung Galaxy A72. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | H8324 | SM-A725F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 135 mm | 165 mm | Samsung Galaxy A72 has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Width | 65 mm | 77.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A72 has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Depth | 12.1 mm | 8.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A72 is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Weight | 168 g | 203 g | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Body Colour | Black | Awesome black | Awesome violet | Awesome blue | Awesome white | |
Body Material | Plastic, aluminium, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IP67 | |
SAR Value | 1.05 W/kg (body), 0.77 W/kg (head) | 0.23 W/kg (head), 2.495 W/kg (limb), 1.168 W/kg (body) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | 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 | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy A72 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A72 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 483 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | - | 800 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | Eye Comfort Shield, Real Smooth | |
Display Features | - | Infinity O display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | - | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2.3 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy A72 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A72 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
User Memory | - | 102.2 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | 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 | 19 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A72 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A72 has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy A72 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 25 mm | - | |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy A72 has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Special Effects | HDR | Bokeh effect | |
Camera Modes | AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | Portrait mode | |
Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, G lens, BIONZ image processing engine, Quick Capture, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, Anti-distortion shutter, Stereo Recording, Autofocus burst, Predictive Capture (motion / smile) | - |
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 Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/5" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor R sensor | - | |
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 | Automatic | Focus free | |
Min Focal Length (Front) | 23 mm | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Bokeh effect | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2870 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A72 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Samsung Super Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | - | 2400 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | 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 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | - | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 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 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 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/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | FLAC, LPCM, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, apt-X HD, DSEE HX | 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 | |
Sound Enhancements | S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+ | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | 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, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, colour spectrum sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | X-Reality engine, PS4 Remote Play, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), 3D Creator, VirtualPhones technology | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Virtual Proximity Sensing, dual stereo speakers | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65 | IP67, SGS | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1 m |