Poco F9 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) 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 F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Poco F9 Pro scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 526.1% 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.