Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB
$499
Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
$379
| Galaxy A72 256GB | Xperia XA1 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 499 | USD 379 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3430 mAh |
| Charging (W) | 25 | 15 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio P20 MT6757 |
| Display | 6.7" • Super AMOLED • 90Hz | 5.5" • IPS LCD • 60Hz |
| Main Camera | 64MP | 23MP |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 8MP |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 7.0 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 120 cheaper
Xperia XA1 PlusUSD 379
vsGalaxy A72 256GBUSD 499
RAM
2× more RAM
Galaxy A72 256GB8 GB RAM
vsXperia XA1 Plus4 GB RAM
Storage
8× more storage
Galaxy A72 256GB256 GB
vsXperia XA1 Plus32 GB
Battery
46% larger battery
Galaxy A72 256GB5,000 mAh
vsXperia XA1 Plus3,430 mAh
Charging
10 W faster wired charging
Galaxy A72 256GB25 W wired
vsXperia XA1 Plus15 W wired
Performance
Different chipsets
Galaxy A72 256GBQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
vsXperia XA1 PlusMediaTek Helio P20 MT6757
Display
Larger90Hz
Galaxy A72 256GB6.7″ · 90Hz
vsXperia XA1 Plus5.5″ · 60Hz
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
More hardwareSamsung Galaxy A72 256GB
More RAM and storage8 GB RAM · 256 GB
Larger battery5,000 mAh
Faster wired charging25 W wired
Larger 90Hz display6.7″ · 90Hz
Best if you want
Lower priceSony Xperia XA1 Plus
Much lower purchase priceUSD 379
Smaller 5.5-inch display5.5″
What CompareTab says about Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A72 256GB has clear advantages in memory, battery capacity and display refresh rate over Xperia XA1 Plus, with 8 GB of RAM versus 4 GB, 256 GB of storage versus 32 GB, a 5000 mAh battery versus 3430 mAh, and a 90 Hz display instead of 60 Hz. It also adds a higher-resolution rear camera (64 MP versus 23 MP), optical image stabilization on the main camera, an ultrawide rear camera, and 25W charging. Sony Xperia XA1 Plus, however, is around $120 cheaper and lighter at 189 g versus 203 g. The main trade-off is the Galaxy A72 256GB’s extra RAM, storage, faster charging, battery capacity, and smoother display versus the Xperia XA1 Plus’s lower price and lighter build.
