Nokia G400 vs ZTE Blade A72 4G

The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G400 leads — 43/100 vs 33/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia G400 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the Nokia G400 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 214g).

The Nokia G400 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
ZTE Blade A72 4G
Performance
Display 53
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 214g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Nokia G400 scores 10 points higher (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (51/100 vs 35/100).

Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A72 4G: The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G400 ZTE Blade A72 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Unisoc
AnTuTu 477542
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1816
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 20W 5W
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB 3GB
Storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 11, MiFavor 11
NFC yes no
Dimensions 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 198 g 214 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (33/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (51/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Nokia G400 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G400 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Nokia G400 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.