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).
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 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)
- Overall rating 33/100
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).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| 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 | — |
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
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
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
ZTE Blade A72 4G
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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).
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. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.