Poco X8 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 32/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Poco X8 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 2614916 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 407.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (77/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 39 points (71/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.