Poco X8 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 32/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 515,647); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Poco X8 Pro
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Poco X8 Pro scores 32 points higher (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (57/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 284.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (68/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 32 points (64/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.