Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 12/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Bigger battery: 6050 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 (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 36/100)
- Overall rating 12/100
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 19 points higher (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 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.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.