Nubia NaviX Ultra vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 34/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,647); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 208g
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads ZTE Blade A72s by 1083.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the ZTE Blade A72s?
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.