Samsung Galaxy A72 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 36
Battery 36
Design 46
Value for money 79
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A72: The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A72 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W
DXOMark (camera) 92
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm
Weight 203 g
Price $450
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • Main: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A72
$450
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Samsung Galaxy A72 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.