Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 203 g | 193 g |
| Released | Mar 2021 | Mar 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A72 is ahead on storage (max), screen size. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, refresh rate, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 618 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| Quad | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR | Panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired, 59% in 30 min (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) | 164.5 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 203 g (7.16 oz) | 193 g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5 or unspecified), plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Protection | — | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, March 17 | March 04, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, March 26 | Available. Released 2021, March 24 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A72 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A72 versus 5,020 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy A72 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro — 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A72 versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A72 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro — 203 g for the Samsung Galaxy A72 versus 193 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A72 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro — Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A72 versus Mar 2021 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A72 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 8/10.
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