Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE Blade A72 4G
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 214g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (55/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A72 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (99/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (73/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (55/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.