Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) vs Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Motorola Electrify 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
4.3"
TFT
TFT
540x960
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1780
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Model | Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Electrify 2 (XT881) |
Other model names | Galaxy A72 4G SM-A725M/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM) | Motorola Electrify 2 XT881 for US Cellular, Motorola Yangtze |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Uruguay | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021 | 8/1/2012 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.4 x 165 millimeters (3.05 x 6.5 in) | 65.8 x 128.5 millimeters (2.59 x 5.06 in) |
Weight | 203 grams (7.11 ounces) | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 4.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 540x960 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 256 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 800nits[peak] Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm) | 32bit: TI OMAP 4430 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | PowerVR SGX540 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 279342 (v8) Geekbench: 6483 (v4.4), 1627 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1 | 8GB (5GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/100 Mbps | 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.41.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro HDMI Type D |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1780 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 35 hours (1.5 days) | 11 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 264 hours (11 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue | • Colors: Black • Splash-resistant DuPont KEVLAR housing • ColorBoost technology • 3D stereo sound • DLNA • Wi-Fi hotspot • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A72 (SM-A725M/DS) | Motorola Electrify 2 (XT881) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |