Poco F7 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 31/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 515,647); the Poco F7 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 220g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Poco F7 Pro scores 49 points higher (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Pro | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 2301212 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Pro and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 346.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 49 points (80/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (87/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.