Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Blade V50
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) is priced at $450, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 203g).
Samsung Galaxy A72
ZTE Blade V50
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (36/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 203g
- Cheaper: $351 vs $450
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $450 | $351 |
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $99. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (77/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.