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 — 75/100 vs 12/100 (a 63-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 (3,981,427 vs 515,647); the ZTE Blade A72 5G is noticeably lighter (211g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 211g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (36/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 63 points higher (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1794 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
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
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
- No wireless charging
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 672.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (36/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
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 63 points (75/100 vs 12/100).
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 75/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 12/100.
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 (47/100 vs 0/100).
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 (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.