Motorola Moto G100 vs Samsung Galaxy A72: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto G100 vs Samsung Galaxy A72. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto G100Motorola Moto G100International · 8GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A72Samsung Galaxy A72Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A725F
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Motorola Moto G100
Motorola Moto G100
International · 8GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy A72
Samsung Galaxy A72
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A725F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 6.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.3Performance & Hardware 6.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.8Camera 6.6Camera
Connectivity score 8.3 Connectivity 7.3 Connectivity
Battery score 7.1 Battery 7.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
19 reviews
8.4
22 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto G100 vs Samsung Galaxy A72

Specs Motorola Moto G100 price comparison Motorola Moto G100
International · 8GB · 128GB 		Samsung Galaxy A72 prices Samsung Galaxy A72
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A725F
Inches 6.7" 6.7"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 21:9 20:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
168.0 mm
10.0 mm 		77.4 mm
165.0 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 207 g 203 g
Micro SnapD. 870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 720g
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 806.700
v10 		285.000
v8
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
OV64B
2 3 4 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · Unknow SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Motorola Samsung
Aliases XT2125-4 SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725FZKDEUB

Release Date
Release date March 2021,
3 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto G100
Samsung Galaxy A72
Motorola Moto G100
Samsung Galaxy A72
Size
74.0 mm • 168.0 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.4 mm • 165.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 207 g 203 g
Usable surface 84 % 84 %
Materials Plastic, Splash resistant design Plastic, Aluminium
Resistance IP52
Splash resistant 		IP67
Colors
Blue

Gray

Pearl White
Black

White

Blue

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.7" 6.7"
Type LTPS LCD Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 21:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2520 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 409 Pixels per inch 393 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 562 cd/m²
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 800 cd/m²
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
9.4
Is it comfortable?
8.0
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.1
9.3
Number of reviews
19 reviews
22 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 Qualcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
806.700
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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285.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.2
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.8
7.7
Number of reviews
19 reviews
22 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV64B Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Macro lens
Resolution
16 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
Unknown
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
Unknown
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type

ToF 3D sensor

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
0.3 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV08A10
Type
--
Unknown
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4.4"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- Unknown
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.8
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
6.8
8.1
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
9.2
Number of reviews
19 reviews
22 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B43 (TDD 3700)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.230 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
8.8
Quality of the GPS
9.1
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.0
8.9
Number of reviews
19 reviews
22 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
20.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 68%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
19 reviews
22 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 58%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 24%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 41%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 41%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
22 reviews
Prices
From $ 275 --
From $ 378 --

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