Poco F8 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 515,647); the Poco F8 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO 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 F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 608.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.