Comparison Between the Poco X3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72

As much as we all like to have the best top of the range of each manufacturer in our pockets, the reality is that mid-range smartphones are the true kings of the market. Among all of them stand out the Poco X3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72 that we put face to face in this comparison.

They are phones that bet on a similar design and that right now we can find discounts in the different distributors in our country but, beyond their price, we find other differences that you must take into account when you approach the store, or any online platform, to get one of Poco’s or Samsung’s phones.

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Very few similarities between mid-range mobiles

Although we are facing two smartphones that have been launched almost at the same time and for which many users have asked us, there are really many differences between them, starting with the price and ending with their software.

However, there is some point they have in common, especially if we look at their connectivity options, the design of their front screen and the hardware that the manufacturer has used in their phones.

  • Perforated screen of similar size : The two smartphones have opted for the perforated screen design to focus all the importance on the content, and reduce the frames as much as possible. In addition, these panels look almost identical in size, Samsung’s being 6.7 inches and Poco’s 6.67 inches.
  • Two phones with Android 11 : Of course, how could it be otherwise in phones launched in 2021, the two phones have all the benefits of Android 11, although each has its own customization layer.
  • Phones without 5G : The two manufacturers have 5G smartphones in their catalog for prices similar to these but, make no mistake, the mobiles that we face in this comparison only work on LTE networks.

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All the differences between the Poco X3 Pro and the Galaxy A72

We find many changes between two mobiles that since they were presented have become a bestseller for both manufacturers. The two stand out for mounting high-quality screens, interesting cameras, the latest version of Android and other premium details.

But of course, not everything is the same.

Qualcomm processors, but different

Samsung usually uses Exynos processor in its devices but the Galaxy A72 is one of the few models of the firm that bets on Qualcomm to provide power to the team. It is a processor that has 8 cores, developed in 8 nm and with a maximum working frequency of 2.3 GHz.

On the opposite side of the ring, Poco’s smartphone mounts a processor that is housed a step above. The Snapdragon 860, also from Qualcomm, has been developed in a 7nm format and its working frequency is higher, 2.96 GHz, so the power offered is somewhat higher.

Uneven display technology

If Poco’s smartphone is the clear winner in the previous section, it is not the one with the screen, since here Samsung stands out for mounting a panel with AMOLED technology, an Infinity-O display, despite having a lower refresh rate 90 Hz.

Although the Xiaomi model has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, the quality of its IPS panel is somewhat lower, something that is noticeable above all in the color representation and in the energy management of the equipment.

In terms of protection, the Poco X3 Pro that mounts a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 is a step above the version 5 of the Samsung phone.

Cameras with a clear winner

Beyond facing its sensors, here it is necessary to analyze its technology. Samsung once again dominates this field thanks to the inclusion of an OIS in its 64 MP main sensor that makes the 48 MP sensor that we find in front of the Poco X3 Pro pale. To this we must add a telephoto lens, also with stabilizer, which you have no response from your competitor.

The Samsung mobile is completed with an 8 MP wide angle, 8MP macro sensor and the ability to record video in 4K. We find the same functions in Poco’s mobile, but with an 8 MP wide angle and a 2 MP depth sensor.

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At the front, a 32 MP sensor for Samsung and 20 MP for Poco that allow us to use AI to improve our selfies.

Memory and storage

Samsung makes things simple (or more limited, depending on how you look at it) by selling the Galaxy A72 only with 6 GB of RAM + 128 GB of internal memory, expandable, yes, with a MicroSD of up to 1 TB capacity.

Xiaomi always offers more than one version on its phones and here it repeats strategy by mounting 6 or 8 GB of RAM and a storage of 128 or 256 GB that, again, is expandable using MicroSD cards of the same size to save photos, videos , apps and everything you want without worrying about running out of space.

Similar batteries, but not charging

We are facing two smartphones that boast a large capacity battery, great consumption optimization options from Qualcomm and screens of similar size, so the autonomy should be on par.

The cell capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A72 is 5000 mAh but the Poco X3 Pro exceeds it by 160 mAh. But it is also that the fast charge included in the Chinese mobile is higher, 33 W, compared to 25 W of the mobile of the manufacturer based in Korea. This means that charging from 0 to 100, which shouldn’t take more than two hours, will be faster on Poco’s phone.

A slim victory, but clear

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It is evident that, after what has been seen between the comparison between the Galaxy A72 and the Poco X3 Pro , the Samsung model clearly wins, but you have to take into account the price at which each of the mobiles are sold. Starting from their base price, this is what each of them costs us (as of today):

  • Samsung Galaxy A72 6 + 128 GB: around 400 euros
  • Poco X3 Pro with 6 + 128 GB: around 200 euros

At this point, the characteristics in which the option of the Korean firm is superior to that of the Xiaomi mobile are evident. There we have its Super AMOLED screen, with a lower refresh rate, yes, a better camera in general powered by OIS and a telephoto lens, resistance to water and dust, the benefits of its customization layer and other “minor” details such as possibility of working with a fingerprint reader on the screen. If we do not look at the price, it is the mobile in which you should invest your money.

But if you value a lot that one costs half as much as another, in return Poco’s smartphone continues to offer great features, including its high refresh rate for smoother browsing, its greater storage and RAM options, and its larger battery capacity. and load.