Poco F8 vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Poco F8 scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 506.3% 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 43 points (74/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.