Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 33/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72 4G is noticeably lighter (214g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 214g vs 236g
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Honor Magic V6 scores 50 points higher (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (54/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (83/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (54/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 50 points (83/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.