Poco M3 Pro 5G vs ZTE Blade A72 5G

The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads — 43/100 vs 32/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).

The Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 41
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 51
Portability 69
Value for money 48
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 211g

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?

  • Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Poco M3 Pro 5G scores 11 points higher (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (69/100 vs 40/100).

Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A72 5G: The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M3 Pro 5G ZTE Blade A72 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 515647 515647
Geekbench Single 688 688
Geekbench Multi 1794 1794
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 11
NFC yes
Dimensions 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm
Weight 190 g 211 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
43/100
515647 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A72 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
32/100
515647 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (29/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (51/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (69/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.