Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 52/100 vs 17/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.4mm).
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Faster charging: 70W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 35 points higher (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (50/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 35 points (52/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.