Tecno Phantom V Fold vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 34/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 333,647); the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72s is noticeably lighter (198g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 299g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 30 points higher (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 1335 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2000x2296 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads ZTE Blade A72s by 361.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (74/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 30 points (64/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.