Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 12/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 21 points (33/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 36
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?

  • Overall rating 12/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 21 points higher (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A72 5G: The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Blade A72 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 515647
Geekbench Single 688
Geekbench Multi 1794
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm
Weight 211 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (60/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 21 points (33/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.