Vivo iQOO 13 vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 13
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 207g
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 13 vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade A72s are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 13 | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3150555 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- 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 A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 13 and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads ZTE Blade A72s by 844.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A72s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (91/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade A72s are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 13 and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 13 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 13 over the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.