Nubia NaviX Ultra vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 515,647); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 666.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.