Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 33/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Blade A72 4G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 223g
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 48 points higher (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (93/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (88/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 48 points (81/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.