Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 4G

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72 4G is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
ZTE Blade A72 4G
Performance
Display 53
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
  • Lighter: 214g vs 229g

  • Better portability (35/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Blade A72 4G: The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro ZTE Blade A72 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc
AnTuTu 3289721
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 11, MiFavor 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 229 g 214 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
ZTE Blade A72 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (80/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (72/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.