Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 33/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72 4G is noticeably lighter (214g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
ZTE Blade A72 4G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 230g
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 47 points higher (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (93/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 47 points (80/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.