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 31/100 (a 40-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 (2,604,459 vs 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- 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)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 40/100). 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 (91/100 vs 40/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1736 | |
| 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
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 405.1% 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 X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
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 — 31/100.
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 (91/100 vs 40/100).
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.