| Hardware and OS | Samsung Galaxy A72 5G | |
| Operating system | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | |
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | |
| User Interface | Yes | |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy A72 5G | other phones |
| Type | Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Size | 6.7 inches | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Pixel Density | 393 PPI | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive touchscreen | |
| Protection | Unspecified | |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy A72 5G | other phones |
| 4G Network | LTE | |
| 5G Network | SA/NSA/Sub6 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G | |
| SIM | Nano SIM | |
| Dual SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Wireless Charging | No | |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy A72 5G | other phones |
| Main camera | 64 MP (wide), 12 (ultrawide), 5 MP (macro), 5 MP (depth) | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Image | 2160p | |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP (wide) | |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy A72 5G | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Handsfree | Yes | |
| Radio | Unspecified | |
| Video Playback | Yes | |
| Video Out | Yes | |
| Ring Tones | Yes | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Design | Samsung Galaxy A72 5G | other phones |
| Dimensions | 165 x 77.4 x 8.1 mm | |
| Waterproof | No | |
| Battery | Samsung Galaxy A72 5G | other phones |
| Capacity | Li-Po, Fast charging 25W | |
| Placement | Non-removable | |
| Other | Samsung Galaxy A72 5G | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, | |
