Nokia 8 vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A72 4G leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 214g).
Nokia 8
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Lighter: 160g vs 214g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the ZTE Blade A72 4G scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (84/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | — | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
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In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (84/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The ZTE Blade A72 4G edges out the Nokia 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.