Galaxy A72 vs Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026): Which One Should You Buy?
Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy A72
Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026)
Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) wins overall; Galaxy A72 takes 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsGalaxy A726045
- Camerafrom specsGalaxy A728232
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieGalaxy A728860
- Batteryfrom specsMotorola Moto G Play 5G (2026)6773
- Displayfrom specsMotorola Moto G Play 5G (2026)6088
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Galaxy A72 has a sharper main camera64 MP vs 50 MP
- Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Galaxy A72 has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 16 MP
- Galaxy A72 has more RAM6 GB vs 4 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) wins — BeastScore 82.0/100
The Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Galaxy A72 is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (64 MP vs 50 MP).
Higher-resolution main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy A72 or Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026)?
The Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Galaxy A72 is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (64 MP vs 50 MP). BeastScore: Galaxy A72 80.8/100, Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) 82.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy A72 and Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026)?
Galaxy A72 has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) has a 6.7-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.
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