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 — 41/100 vs 31/100 (a 10-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
ZTE Blade A72 5G
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 (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Poco M3 Pro 5G scores 10 points higher (41/100 vs 31/100). 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 — 40/100. 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 (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 1736 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 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
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
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 (55/100 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 10 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 41/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco M3 Pro 5G (29/100 vs 10/100).