Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) 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 Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 31/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 515,647); the ZTE Blade A72 5G is noticeably lighter (211g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 230g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 49 points higher (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 678.3% 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 Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (93/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 49 points (80/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.