Tecno Phantom X2 vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 34/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 333,647); the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X2
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 28 points higher (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X2 | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504467 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 12 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X2 and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads ZTE Blade A72s by 350.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (71/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X2 and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom X2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 over the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.