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Samsung’s Galaxy A series is a range of smartphones targeting the mid-range market. The goal is to take on the army of value budget phones from the competition. In 2021, Samsung A72 sits almost at the top of the ladder with decent hardware and software.

A quick summary of Samsung A72 shows a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, IP67 water/dust protection, a quad camera with a telephoto lens, Snapdragon 720G chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 5000mAh battery, and 25W fast charging. If we were to point out a top mid-range smartphone that is close to perfection, Samsung A72 easily makes the list.

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Samsung A72 specs in summary

  • Operating System/Software: One UI 3.1, based on Android 11.
  • Supported Networks: 2G/3G/4G
  • Dimensions: 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm
  • Weight: 203g
  • Materials: Glass front, plastic back; IP67 dust/water resistant (can be submerged for up to 1m for 30 mins).
  • Display: 6.7-inch, 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 394ppi, 90Hz refresh rate, 800 nits, Super AMOLED.
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm): Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver);
  • GPU: Adreno 618.
  • Memory Options: 6 GB RAM + 128GB ROM, 8 GB RAM + 128GB ROM, 8 GB RAM + 256GB ROM; microSDXC (shared SIM slot).
  • Rear camera: Wide (main) : 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, PDAF, OIS; Telephoto : 8 MP, f/2.4, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle : 12 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree; Macro : 5 MP, f/2.4. 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS video recording.
  • Front camera: (wide) 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm in punch hole. 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps video recording.
  • Battery Capacity: 5000mAh.
  • Battery Charging: 25W Fast charging (55% in 30 minutes).
  • Miscellaneous Features: Under-display fingerprint scanner; 3.5 mm jack.

The 8/128 GB trim costs $425 (or ₦195,000), while the 8/256 GB variant sells for $500 (or ₦210,000). There is little to scoff at about the A72. The challenge is that t here are other phones from competitors that offer similar (and even more) features at a lower price.

Take the 8/128 GB trim of Redmi Note 10 Pro , for example. It costs $330 (or ₦136,000), but offers a bit more than the A72. The Redmi has a higher display refresh rate (120Hz) with HDR10 support and Gorilla Glass 5 protection, more powerful processor (Snapdragon 732G), and a better main camera with 108MP (it isn’t about the megapixels, but the Redmi camera is better even despite the presence of a telephoto lens in Samsung A72).

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Redmi Note 10 Pro

Lastly, the Redmi has a much more premium build compared to Samsung A72, though it also has a lower water/dust protection rating (IP53). In everything else, the two are evenly matched. Yet, the Redmi Note 10 Pro costs $95 less than the Samsung A72. If only Samsung A72 cost less, it would be perfect, or at least closer to perfection.

Xiaomi seems dogged on chasing Samsung around, because the other two other phones that are compelling alternatives to the Samsung A72 are from the same manufacturer – Poco F3 and Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. The catch is that these two phones are not as widely available as the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

It is also interesting to see that another mid-range Samsung phone, the A32, also has lower variants of the Redmi Note 10 Pro to contend with. See our Samsung Galaxy A32 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro comparison.

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Samsung A72

If you want the best value for money, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is much better value for money: you get a more powerful, more capable smartphone, and at a lower price.

But you can hardly go wrong buying Samsung A72. You get features that are almost flagship grade at a more pocket-friendly price. If you are looking for a mid-range smartphone that fits that description, and it has to be a Samsung, this is it.

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Author:Mister Mobility

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Lava Z2 Max Quick Specs
Manufacturer: Lava Mobile Product Type: Tablet Operating System: Android 10 Go Edition. Release Date: May 2021. Compatible Networks: 2G/3G/4G Display: 7.0-inch, HD+ pixels resolution Processor: MediaTek Selfie Camera: 8 MP Rear camera: 13 MP RAM: 2 GB ROM: 32 GB Battery: 6000 mAh Related: Lava Z6

Lava Z2 Max Phone Specs

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

  • 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
  • 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
  • 4G mobile network bands : LTE 1/3/5/8/40/41 MHz
  • 5G mobile network bands : No.
  • SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
  • Software / OS : Stock Android 10 (Go Edition)

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

  • Dimensions : 174.7 x 78.6 x 9.05 mm
  • Weight : 216g
  • Display : 7.0 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved, IPS LCD screen, Corning Gorilla Glass.
  • Colours : Stroked Blue. Stroked Cyan.
  • Physical Build : Plastic
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Internal Hardware Specs

  • Processor Type : 64-bit, 1.8 GHz Quad-core, Cortex
  • Processor Name : MediaTek Helio
  • Graphics Processor : ARM
  • RAM : 2 GB
  • Internal Storage : 32 GB
  • External Storage : microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

  • Main Camera : 13 MP main sensor + 2 MP secondary lens auto-focus, LED flash, Beauty Mode, HDR Mode, Night Mode, Bokeh Mode, 720p@30fps video recording
  • Front Camera : 5 MP, fixed focus, LED flash, Face Recognition, 720p@30fps video capture.
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Audio, Video Playback

  • Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
  • Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Loudspeaker : Box speakers
  • Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
  • FM Radio :

Phone Sensors

  • Digital Compass : No.
  • Accelerometer : Yes.
  • Proximity Sensor : Yes.
  • Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
  • Barometer : No.
  • Pedometer : No.
  • Heart Rate Monitor : No.
  • Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : No.
  • Fingerprint Scanner : No.
  • Face Unlock : Yes.
  • Iris Scanner : No.
  • Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
  • Voice Control : No.
  • Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
  • Infra-red Sensor : No.

Connectivity Options

  • Bluetooth : v5.0, A2DP
  • Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
  • GPS : Yes, A-GPS
  • USB : microUSB v2.0. Type-C.
  • NFC : No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

  • Battery Type and Capacity : Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 6000 mAh
  • Battery Charging : 5W standard charging
  • Wireless Charging : No.
  • Reverse Charging : No.
  • Model Version/Number :

Lava Z2 Max Launch Information

  • Announced : May 2021
  • Release Date : May 2021

Price of Lava Z2 Max

  • India : INR7,799 ($105/€85)
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Questions and Answers about Lava Z2 Max

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Z2 Max.

Does Lava Z2 Max have Google Play Store and apps?

Yes; it supports Google Services and the Android Go versions of Google software applications, including Play Store and Maps Go, Gmail Go, YouTube Go, and others.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

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