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Samsung Galaxy A72
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Samsung Galaxy A72

Released: 2021, March 17Price: $ 789.99 / £ 157.20 / € 311.82Status: Available. Released 2021, March 26

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
CPUOcta-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPUAdreno 618
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Size6.7 inches, 107.8 cm, 2, (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
ModelSamsung Galaxy A72
Price$ 789.99 / £ 157.20 / € 311.82
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
ModelsSM-A725F, SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725M, SM-A725M/DS
SAR EU0.23 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Single32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, March 26
Weight203 g (7.16 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Display825 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
Charging25W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2021, March 17
Announced2021, March 17
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
Loudspeaker-26.4 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 279342 (v8), GeekBench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1), GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 117h

Samsung Galaxy A72 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A72 Samsung Galaxy A72 is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Samsung Galaxy A72 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy A72 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A72?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy A72 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy A72 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A72 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A72 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A72.