Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (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 Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 33/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Blade A72 4G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 52 points higher (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 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) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72 4G
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (83/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 52 points (85/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.