Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 12/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A72 5G is noticeably lighter (211g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 25 points (37/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 36
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
  • Lighter: 211g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (36/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 25 points higher (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A72 5G: The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro ZTE Blade A72 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 515647
Geekbench Single 688
Geekbench Multi 1794
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm
Weight 228 g 211 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (54/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (36/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 25 points (37/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.