Honor Play 40 Plus vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 40 Plus leads — 41/100 vs 32/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A72 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Honor Play 40 Plus
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Honor Play 40 Plus scores 9 points higher (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G and the Honor Play 40 Plus are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (59/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G and the Honor Play 40 Plus are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (51/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (59/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Honor Play 40 Plus edges out the ZTE Blade A72 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Honor Play 40 Plus leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.