In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ2 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 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | H8266 | SM-A725F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 153 mm | 165 mm | Samsung Galaxy A72 has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
Width | 72 mm | 77.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A72 has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
Depth | 11.1 mm | 8.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A72 is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
Weight | 198 g | 203 g | Sony XPERIA XZ2 is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
Body Colour | Liquid silver | Deep green | Awesome black | Awesome violet | Awesome blue | Awesome white | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IP67 | |
SAR Value | 0.94 W/kg (body), 0.56 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 |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 | 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) | 5.7" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy A72 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A72 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | 700 cd/m² | 800 cd/m² | Samsung Galaxy A72 has better display brightness than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode, 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 | 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 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy A72 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A72 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
User Memory | 48 GB | 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 | 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. |
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. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 5-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
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. |
Special Effects | HDR, Creative effect | Bokeh effect | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots, Night scene mode, Super slow motion | Portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has face detection. |
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, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator, Autofocus burst | - |
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. |
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 | - | Focus free | |
Min Focal Length (Front) | 23 mm | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Bokeh effect | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, Hand Shutter | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ2 | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3180 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A72 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Samsung Super Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Standby Time | 630 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 2400 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A72 has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 730 min Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1380 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 630 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 590 hrs Playback (Music): up to 85 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 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 |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ2 | 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, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 | 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 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 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 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, 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 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, 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/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | WEP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise | - | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, M4V, AAC-ELD, ADTS, 3GPP2, MPEG 2 TS, WAVE | 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, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ2 | 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, magnetometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Significant motion detector | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, Multi Window, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Google Voice typing function, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Lock, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Sony BRAVIA TV technology, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), Virtual Phones Technology (VPT), Xperia Actions, Automatic headset compensation, Smart Stamina 3.0, Dynamic vibration system, 3D Creator | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Virtual Proximity Sensing, dual stereo speakers | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 | 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, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP67, SGS | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m |