Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 34/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 333,647); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72s is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 46 points higher (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4013168 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" 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 A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads ZTE Blade A72s by 1102.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.