Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (71/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (86/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.