Nokia 8 vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A72s leads — 34/100 vs 29/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 333,647); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Lighter: 160g vs 198g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the ZTE Blade A72s scores 5 points higher (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A72s leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72s leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A72s notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (84/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1335 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads ZTE Blade A72s by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A72s notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (84/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The ZTE Blade A72s edges out the Nokia 8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The ZTE Blade A72s leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Blade A72s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the ZTE Blade A72s (43/100 vs 12/100).